BJP leader alleges ₹100 crore loot from Tirupati Temple during Jagan Reddy regime
Tirupati: BJP leader and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) member Bhanu Prakash Reddy has alleged that over ₹100 crore was stolen from the parakamani (donation box) of the Tirupati temple during the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress regime between 2019 and 2024.
Reddy released CCTV footage purportedly showing temple staffer Ravikumar siphoning off cash. He claimed the looted funds were diverted into real estate investments and a portion was allegedly funneled to Jagan Reddy’s residence, Tadepalli Palace.
The BJP leader described it as the “biggest loot” in the temple’s history and accused several YSRCP leaders and senior officials of being complicit. He alleged that even a key police officer played a role in enabling the scam.
Reddy further revealed that the Andhra Pradesh High Court had ordered the transfer of the case to the CID, directing a sealed-cover investigation report within a month. He said crucial documents and board decisions have been seized for scrutiny.
The footage was also shared by TDP leader Nara Lokesh on social media, drawing sharp political attention.
Reddy alleged that the case was earlier compromised through Lok Adalat proceedings, and claimed that evidence had been destroyed to shield powerful figures. He also sought a response from former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who held the position during the alleged scam.
He hinted that an officer involved may soon come forward with a confession, potentially exposing further details of what he called a “₹100-crore temple scam.”
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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
