Overview

• The SIT report found that Bhole Baba Dairy, which lacked production infrastructure and never received milk from local farmers, funneled adulterated ghee through AR Dairy and Vaishnavi Dairy using palm oil and chemicals.
• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has blacklisted Bhole Baba Dairy and the SIT counsel has opposed bail for the eight accused, with the next hearing set for June 17.
• Notices have been issued to two former TTD officials in connection with procurement decisions during YV Subba Reddy’s tenure as investigators probe potential irregularities.
• Kolkata-based businessman Jyotish has been detained for allegedly supplying undocumented raw materials used in the adulterated ghee supplied to TTD.
• Since the Supreme Court-ordered CBI-led SIT began its inquiry in November 2024, eight arrests have been made, including six dairy employees and two TTD staff, as the network of suppliers is unravelled.