Tirupati Laddu Row: AP Govt transfers TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal; Appoints M Ravichandra

Amid the Tirupati laddu adulteration controversy, the Andhra Pradesh government has transferred TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal with immediate effect.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 2 February 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Govt Removes TTD EO Amid Ghee Adulteration Probe

Tirupati: As the issue of alleged ghee adulteration in Tirupati Laddus deepens, the Andhra Pradesh government has taken a major administrative step. The government has transferred Anil Kumar Singhal, Executive Officer (EO) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), with immediate effect. Muddada Ravichandra, a 1996-batch IAS officer, has been given the additional charge of TTD EO.

Tirupati | In a sudden move, the AP govt transferred TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal and gave 1996-batch IAS officer Muddada Ravichandra full additional charge as TTD EO. Singhal handed over charge after offering prayers at Tirumala temple. @TTDevasthanams @ncbn… pic.twitter.com/xErcwMBfGo

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Sudden Transfer

Anil Kumar Singhal handed over his charge after offering prayers  to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala Temple. According to the government order, he has been asked to report to the General Administration Department (GAD).

Decision Related to Laddus Adulteration Case

This action comes as the controversy surrounding the adulteration of ghee used in Tirupati Laddus continues to escalate. It is alleged that the ghee adulteration was suspected during the YSR Congress Party regime, when Anil Kumar Singhal held a top position at the TTD.

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