01-07-2025
Cockroach in laddu; Srisailam EO denies claim
KURNOOL: The Srisailam temple authorities have strongly refuted the recent allegation that a cockroach was found in a laddu prasadam, calling it a deliberate attempt to malign the temple's reputation.
The controversy erupted on Sunday after K Saras Chandra, a devotee from Kavali in Nellore district, claimed he discovered a cockroach in a laddu purchased from the temple's official counter and lodged a formal complaint.
Temple Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao responded swiftly, stating that all prasadams are prepared under ISO 22000-certified hygiene protocols. 'From boondi frying in ghee to packaging, every step is monitored through CCTV to ensure cleanliness,' he said, ruling out the possibility of contamination.
