Allegations of mixing animal fat in the Tirumala Prasad, a symbol of faith, are creating a stir in Andhra Pradesh and across the country. Tirumala Srivari Prasad adulteration issue has become a hot topic politically. On Tuesday, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set up on the Tirumala Laddu controversy. Sarvashrestha Tripathi was appointed as the chief of the SIT. Currently, Tripathi is the IG of Guntur Range. Gopinath Jetty and Harshavardhan Raju were appointed as SIT members. Currently, Gopinath Jetty is the DIG of Visakhapatnam while Harshavardhan Raju is the SP of Kadapa. The SIT is tasked to probe cow ghee purchase and tenders in Tirumala, investigate the supply of adulterated ghee, examine AR Dairy’s credibility and past allegations, and scrutinize contract awarding irregularities. Based on the SIT report, action will be taken by the Andhra Pradesh government against those responsible.
Chandrababu meticulously considered various names before finalizing the SIT team for the Tirumala Laddu adulteration case. Despite the government’s efforts, leaders of the YCP express skepticism toward the SIT’s impartiality. They advocate for a CBI inquiry or investigation led by a Supreme Court judge.
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