On this Special Report, India Today’s Apoorva Jayachandran provides an update on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet naming 36 accused in a ₹250 crore scam involving the supply of synthetic ghee for the iconic Tirupati laddus. Apoorva Jayachandran notes that the probe revealed '68 lakh kgs of fake ghee, synthetic ghee that was being used to prepare laddus' between 2021 and 2024. The investigation highlights the role of Delhi-based trader Ajay Kumar Sugandh, who allegedly supplied chemicals to mimic the aroma of real cow ghee. The report further details the collusion of high-ranking TTD staff, including former procurement officials, who allegedly accepted bribes to issue favourable quality reports. The broadcast discusses the impact on the sanctity of the temple and the sentiments of millions of devotees worldwide.
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