AP Police will not interfere with SIT in Tirumala Laddu probe, says DGP

In view of the recent allegations regarding the use of adulterated ghee in the preparation of Tirumala Laddu, the investigation into the matter has attracted wide attention across the country. The Supreme Court has intervened, passed important orders and formed an independent investigation team under the supervision of the CBI director to probe the allegations.

Addressing concerns over the investigation, Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Dwaraka Tirumala Rao stressed that the state police will not hamper the efforts of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Supreme Court. He assured the public that the matter would be treated with utmost seriousness and objectivity.

“The Supreme Court has not questioned the formation of the SIT constituted by the state government to investigate the Tirumala Laddu case,” DGP Rao clarified, highlighting the different roles of both the investigative agencies. He mentioned that the SIT was formed with the intention of conducting an independent inquiry on this sensitive issue.

Additionally, DGP Rao revealed that Sarvashrestha Tripathi, a member of the Special Investigation Team set up by the Supreme Court, is actively involved in the investigation. He also pointed out that Gopinath Shetty’s name was submitted to the investigation team as part of the ongoing investigation.