The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the Tirupati laddu controversy by forming a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) including officers from CBI, Andhra Pradesh Police, and FSSAI. The case has drawn attention due to serious allegations involving the use of animal fat in the sacred laddu preparation, sparking political debates.

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• Supreme Court directs fresh probe with SIT.
• SIT to include 2 CBI officers, 2 Andhra Pradesh Police, 1 FSSAI officer.
• CBI director to monitor the SIT investigation.
• Court wants to avoid the issue turning into political drama.
• Case revolves around Chandrababu Naidu’s allegation of animal fat in laddu.
• Andhra Pradesh CM’s statement caused public outrage.
• Naidu made claims before formal FIR or SIT creation.
• Allegations led to a political row between TDP and YSR Congress Party.
• Court notes the importance of keeping religious sentiments away from politics.
• Earlier lab reports deemed unclear, fueling further investigations.