AR Dairy, a Tamil Nadu-based supplier of ghee to the renowned Tirumala Tirupati temple, has strongly denied allegations of animal fat

A ghee supplier to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, AR Dairy Food Pvt Limited, is under investigation for allegedly adulterating the ghee used in Tirupati laddus with cheaper vegetable and animal fats.

The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a detailed report on the ghee adulteration controversy involving Tirupati temple's laddoo prasadam, following lab tests confirming contamination with animal fat.

In the midst of a controversy over the usage of animal fat in Tirupati laddoo production, Indian dairy company Amul issued a statement clarifying that it never gave ghee (clarified butter) to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD).

A massive political row erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed that animal fat was used in Tirupati prasadam, with the YSRCP accusing Naidu of indulging in "heinous allegations" for political gains,

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reported that he discussed the matter with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, requesting a comprehensive report

Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday said he had spoken to Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu and sought a re.

In a statement, Amul addressed social media rumours that claimed the company had been providing ghee to the temple. “We wish to clarify that Amul has never supplied ghee to TTD,” the company said, further stating that their ghee is produced from high-quality milk in ISO-certified facilities.