During the inspection, SIT officials reportedly questioned employees and gathered information about milk suppliers and the transport mechanism for cow ghee from the dairy to Tirumala. Various items, including account books, quality records, and other relevant documents, were seized for examination.
“The raid, which lasted over 14 hours, resulted in the seizure of documents related to the tender agreement between TTD and AR Dairy, ghee samples, transportation records, and testing certificates,” said a senior official.
Another team of officials simultaneously inspected a flour mill in Tirumala, where ghee is stored and tested before its use in Laddu Prasadam.
The team verified the ghee testing process to ensure compliance with quality standards. Sources revealed the probe is nearing completion. The probe report is expected to be ready within a week.
