SIT probe into TTD laddu row on hold after SC order: Andhra DGP

IN a major development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) - constituted by the State government to probe into the alleged supply of adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) - temporarily suspended its investigation on Tuesday.

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During his visit to Tirumala, Director General of Police (DGP) Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao announced that the decision of halting the probe until October 3 was taken as the matter is sub-judice in the Supreme Court. It may be noted that the Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing a batch of petitions on the Tirumala Laddu controversy, sought the assistance of the Solicitor General to ascertain whether the State government-appointed SIT should continue the probe or should