Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has ordered a comprehensive probe into the alleged diversion and resale of Milma ghee (the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation's brand) supplied to the Sabarimala temple, with both the Devaswom and Dairy Development departments launching parallel investigations into the suspected scam.
The action follows allegations that premium-quality Milma ghee meant for use at the hill shrine was diverted while being transported to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple and replaced with inferior-quality ghee, resulting in substantial financial losses to the Milma's Thiruvananthapuram union.
The Dairy Development Department has constituted a four-member committee chaired by joint director Sheeba Khamar to investigate the alleged irregularities and assess the financial loss suffered by the regional union. The committee also includes Deputy Director B S Nisha, Deputy Director V Vinod Raj, and Assistant Director Fahad.
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As per an order issued by Dairy Development director Shalini Gopinath, the panel has been directed to submit its report within two months.
The inquiry was initiated after Shalini submitted a report to Minister Bindu Krishna who handles the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development portfolio, stating that the alleged diversion had caused an estimated financial loss of Rs 85.73 lakh to the Thiruvananthapuram Union.
