The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken formal action to attach assets totaling Rs 130 crore in connection with an ongoing investigation into the quality of ghee supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The TTD is the governing body responsible for the management of the Tirupati temple, a significant religious site in India.

According to the ED’s findings, the investigation covers a five-year period, specifically from 2019 to 2024. During this timeframe, investigators allege that adulterated ghee—valued at approximately Rs 234.5 crore—was supplied to the temple authorities. The attachment of assets is a legal mechanism used by the agency to prevent the disposal of property while the investigation into financial irregularities and potential fraud continues.

While the ED has moved forward with the attachment of these assets, the investigation remains in its active stages. The core of the dispute involves allegations that the ghee used in the preparation of the temple's famous 'laddoos' did not meet required quality standards, potentially involving fraudulent supply contracts. As of now, the agency is focusing on the financial trail associated with the suppliers involved in the alleged adulteration scheme. No specific individuals or companies have been named in the immediate report as the primary targets of the attachment, though the investigation into the supply chain is ongoing.