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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
TTD ghee scam probe targets former top officials
Tirupati: The investigation into the adulterated ghee scam linked to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has entered a decisive phase, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is preparing to issue notices to two former senior officials of the temple body. This is the first time the probe has extended to the higher ranks of TTD's past administration. Sources suggest one of the former officials may be summoned shortly, possibly in the presence of Appanna, a close aide to ex-TTD Chairman YV Subba Reddy. Appanna, who served as one of five personal assistants during Reddy's tenure under the YSRCP government, was recently questioned by SIT officials in Tirupati. Regarded as Reddy's most trusted aide, Appanna is believed to possess crucial information regarding the internal handling of ghee procurement and supply, which was later found to be adulterated. Investigators are now examining how ghee contracts were awarded, any informal agreements that may have taken place, and the beneficiaries of such deals. Appanna is also known to have wide-reaching contacts in political and business circles, spanning Hyderabad to Delhi. A joint interrogation team, including three CBI Deputy Superintendents of Police and one from Andhra Pradesh Police, is leading the inquiry. Proceedings are being recorded in both audio and video formats. Since the SIT launched its probe in November 2023 under Supreme Court direction, eight arrests have been made – six from dairies and two TTD staff. Until now, the investigation had largely avoided former trust board members, but Appanna's questioning has redirected the focus toward TTD's former top leadership. In a related development, the SIT has detained Jyotish, a Kolkata-based businessman allegedly linked to the scam. A close associate of Bhole Baba Dairy's director Pomil Jain, Jyotish reportedly supplied raw materials, without formal invoicing for manufacturing the adulterated ghee. After initially evading authorities, he was traced to the outskirts of Kolkata and brought to Tirupati for questioning. Jyotish claimed ignorance about the ghee's end-use, insisting he acted on Jain's instructions.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Tirupati laddu adulteration row: SIT intends to question TTD EO, others
TIRUPATI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its probe into the alleged adulteration of ghee used in the preparation of the iconic Tirumala Laddus, a matter of significant religious and cultural importance. The investigation has taken a serious turn with the questioning of Appanna, former Personal Assistant to ex-Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman Y V Subba Reddy, which began on June 1 at the SIT office in Tirupati. According to SIT sources, Appanna's interrogation has yielded key leads, prompting plans to summon several former top officials. Those expected to be issued notices on June 5 include former TTD Executive Officer A V Dharma Reddy (Retd. IEDS), former Joint Executive Officer Gowthami (IAS), and former Chairman Y V Subba Reddy.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Baby girl with cleft lip abandoned in Bengaluru auto-rickshaw, father arrested in Kodagu: Report
A 43-year-old coffee planter from Karnataka's Kodagu district has been arrested for allegedly abandoning his two-week-old daughter in an auto-rickshaw at Bengaluru's Kengeri Satellite Bus Stand last month, Indian Express reported. The accused, identified as P Appanna, a resident of Virajpet, was traced by Bengaluru police after CCTV footage captured him and his partner leaving the baby inside the vehicle during the early hours of April 24. The infant, born prematurely with a cleft lip, had been wrapped in cloth and left unattended in the backseat. (Also Read: Bomb hoax delays Bengaluru-bound Karnataka Express by 3 hours, Four held for questioning) Rajasekhar Rao, a local resident, discovered the baby crying inside the parked auto around 5.50 am and immediately alerted the authorities. The infant was rushed to Vani Vilas Hospital, where she continues to receive medical care. Police say the baby is now under the care of the Child Welfare Commission. According to police, Appanna and his partner, both reportedly estranged from their previous spouses, had travelled to Bengaluru with the intention of giving up the baby. Officers said the woman expressed reluctance to care for the infant due to her cleft lip and cited her inability to breastfeed. Following the incident, the couple returned to Virajpet, where Appanna was taken into custody. The woman, who is reportedly struggling with alcohol addiction, has been admitted to a rehabilitation centre. Police said the infant's health is being closely monitored and her case has been forwarded to child welfare authorities for further care. (Also Read: Bengaluru teen dies after tree branch falls on scooter in Devanahalli)
