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Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Diverting 11,000 Litres of Sabarimala Ghee
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What Happened?
S S Binu, a transport contractor, was arrested for allegedly diverting 11,000 litres of Milma ghee meant for the Sabarimala temple, causing a loss of Rs 2.5 crore.
Key points
- S S Binu was awarded the contract to transport ghee for the 2025 pilgrimage season.
- The ghee was allegedly replaced with a cheaper product before reaching the temple.
- The diversion reportedly caused a loss of Rs 2.5 crore to the Travancore Devaswom Board.
- The investigation was initiated following a Kerala High Court directive.
- Binu allegedly used forged documents to divert the ghee to two firms in Tamil Nadu.
Key insights
- The arrest highlights potential procurement irregularities in temple supplies.
- This incident may lead to stricter oversight of temple procurement processes.
- Public trust in the quality of temple offerings could be affected.
Why it matters
This case raises concerns about the quality of prasadam offered at the Sabarimala temple.
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S S Binu· PersonMilma· BrandSabarimala· LocationTravancore Devaswom Board· OrganizationKerala· StateSri Venkateswara Traders· CompanyLeo Traders· Company
Source
India Today
