Tirupati silk scam: Polyester scarf reportedly passed off as silk for 10 years
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Published: Dec 10, 2025, 22:49 IST | Updated: Dec 10, 2025, 22:49 IST
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A fresh controversy has erupted at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) with vigilance officials uncovering a massive silk dupatta scam estimated at over ₹54 crore. The report reveals that between 2015 and 2025, a contractor supplied approximately 15,000 dupattas billed as silk but confirmed by labs to be polyester. This follows recent scandals involving adulterated laddus and theft from the hundi.
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