TTD suspends four non-Hindu employees

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams suspended four employees accused of following non-Hindu faiths, citing violation of institutional conduct. The action followed an internal vigilance report and departmental investigation.

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended four of its employees over allegations that they were following religious faiths other than Hinduism.

The suspended employees include B Elizar, Deputy Executive Engineer (Quality Control); S Rosi, Staff Nurse at BIRRD Hospital; M Premavati, Grade-1 Pharmacist at BIRRD Hospital; and Dr G Asuntha from the SV Ayurveda Pharmacy.

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In the wake of the allegations, it is believed that the four TTD employees did not adhere to the institution’s code of conduct and acted irresponsibly while performing their duties at a Hindu religious organization.

Based on a report submitted by the TTD Vigilance Department and other supporting evidence, departmental action was taken against them as per rules, and all four employees were immediately suspended, according to a press release issued by the TTD on Saturday, July 19.