TTD Implements Safety Measures: Children Restricted On Tirumala Temple Footpath Routes After 2 PM
In response to a tragic incident involving the killing of a six-year-old girl by a leopard on the Alipiri footpath route, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has introduced new restrictions for pilgrims. The TTD, which oversees the management of the renowned Tirumala temple, has decided to prohibit pilgrims with children aged below 15 years from trekking on both footpath routes to the temple after 2 pm. The new guidelines, effective from Sunday, allow children to access the footpath routes only between 5 am and 2 pm.Safety Measures in Light of Recent TragedyThe decision to impose these restrictions comes after the distressing incident that occurred on Friday night, where a leopard killed a young girl on the Alipiri footpath route. Apart from restricting children's access af...