The ghee adulteration issue has taken a serious turn, with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu calling for a deeper investigation into the money trail behind the case. He said the truth will emerge only if officials identify who benefited financially from the adulteration.
Speaking to the media in Tirupati on Thursday, the Chairman said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) must go beyond surface-level findings. He stressed that identifying suppliers, middlemen, and officials involved will help prevent such incidents in the future.
The Chairman said TTD maintains strict quality standards for ingredients used in temple kitchens. Any compromise affects not just food safety but also the faith of millions of devotees. He assured that the administration will take firm action once the investigation is complete.
He asked the SIT to examine purchase records, payment details, and bank transactions linked to ghee procurement. According to him, accountability at every level is essential to restore public confidence.
The ghee adulteration issue has raised concerns among devotees, prompting TTD to review its procurement and testing systems. The Chairman said corrective steps are already underway and promised transparency throughout the process.
