The investigation into the sensational case of fish oil and animal fat adulteration in the Tirupati Balaji Temple's laddu prasad has now reached Uttar Pradesh. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Andhra Pradesh and local police raided the house of Anand Panchal in Baghpat’s Baraut. Notable, Panchal is linked to the alleged oil supply to the temple. During the day-long investigation, the team photographed and filmed documents.
On Thursday afternoon, the SIT raided Anand Panchal's house on Gurana Road in the city. The team photographed and filmed documents related to the oil supply, gathering important evidence, with local police present as well. Inspector Manoj Kumar Chahal, cited by Jagran.com, mentioned that Andhra Pradesh police did not share any specific information with the regional police. The SIT only requested police force for security, which was provided.
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The SIT, constituted on the orders of the Supreme Court, is investigating the matter thoroughly. According to sources, cited by the aforementioned media outlet, the suspicious oil sent to the Tirupati Temple was also supplied from Badaut and Budhana. Anand Panchal, who was in contact with an individual from Budhana, has also been found to have a suspicious role. The investigation revealed that the factory from where the oil was sourced is located in Badaut and also produces ghee.
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Anand Panchal is involved in supplying sugarcane to a sugar mill. During the raid, he was found to be absconding. It was reported that he is a truck driver and often stays away. The investigation agency is working to determine how the adulterated oil made its way to the temple and who all were involved.
The SIT is now thoroughly examining the entire supply chain to uncover where else the adulterated oil was sent and who all were involved.