ACB raids premises of TTD Deputy EO in charge of Tirumala temple
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials have raided the residential and office premises of M. Lokanadham, a Deputy Executive Officer at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. The investigation follows his tenure in key positions during the previous state government administration.
Why it matters
This raid highlights ongoing efforts to address corruption within high-profile religious administrative bodies in India.
Officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) raided the residential premises of M. Lokanadham, Deputy Executive Officer in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). He is currently posted as the Deputy Executive Officer (EO) in charge of the Tirumala temple, considered a key post.
Teams led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (ACB) Srinivasa Rao simultaneously raided multiple premises belonging to the official and his relatives, including his Pedda Kapu Layout residence in the heart of the city.
His office on Tirumala hills is reportedly being searched as well.
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