Archive · 12 Nov 2025
TTD Employee Arrested for Defrauding Pilgrims
A temple worker named Male Sankaraiah, who works for the TTD, has been caught by the police.
He had been pretending for two years that he could get special tickets and rooms for people visiting the temple.
He used fake letters to convince people and took money from them.
The police say he used this money for gambling.
He also had connections with people who help others with official matters.
The police are warning everyone to only use the temple's official ways to book tickets and rooms and have provided numbers to report any such cheating.
A Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) employee, Male Sankaraiah, was arrested for allegedly defrauding pilgrims.
He promised special darshan, seva tickets, and accommodation in Tirumala using fake recommendation letters.
Sankaraiah had been absconding from duty for two years and reportedly spent the cheated money on betting.
He allegedly maintained links with PROs and personal assistants to facilitate his fraudulent activities.
Police urge pilgrims to use official TTD channels for bookings and have provided complaint numbers.
- Who
- Male Sankaraiah, a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) employee
- What
- Arrested for allegedly defrauding pilgrims by promising special darshan, seva tickets, and accommodation.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Tirumala
- Why
- To collect money from pilgrims using fake recommendation letters, allegedly for betting and luxury.
- Accused
- Male Sankaraiah, TTD employee (Labourer, Engineering Department, GIS No. 15133)
- Allegation
- Cheating devotees by promising special darshan, seva tickets, and accommodation using fake recommendation letters.
- Arresting Authority
- Tirupati Police, Anti-Dalari Task Force
- Date of Arrest
- Tuesday
- Location of Arrest
- Near Tirumala JEO office, Tirumala
- Details of Deception
- Used fake recommendation letters, linked with PROs and personal assistants. Money allegedly spent on betting and luxury.
- Contact for Complaints
- 9440796769, 9440796772, or 112
