Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe in Tirupati Case

The Supreme Court has mandated an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of animal fat adulteration in the ghee used for making Tirupati laddus, a revered prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. This SIT will include members from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Andhra Pradesh Police, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and will be supervised by the CBI Director to maintain neutrality amidst political tensions. The court's decision comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous government, causing widespread controversy. The Supreme Court emphasized the matter's religious importance, affecting global faith, and warned against political spectacle. Leaders from various political factions, including the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), have expressed support for the investigation, while the court criticized premature statements by political leaders without evidence. This development underscores the court's intent to uphold transparency and faith, cautioning against politicizing religious affairs.