Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Leopard Sighting Near Tirumala Steps Alarms Devotees Tuesday
A leopard was seen near the steps leading to Tirumala.
It was sitting in a tree about 2,700 steps from the starting point.
Devotees became frightened and told security workers.
Officials from TTD Vigilance and the Forest Department went to the area.
The leopard had already moved into the nearby forest.
Security workers are watching the steps route closely.
Forest officials are tracking where the leopard goes.
Devotees have been told to be careful and walk in groups.
A leopard was spotted sitting on a tree near the Tirumala steps route.
The sighting occurred about 2,700 steps from the route’s starting point.
Devotees alerted security personnel after seeing the leopard, causing panic.
TTD Vigilance and Forest Department officials reached the location, but the leopard had entered the nearby forest.
Security teams are on high alert, while officials advise devotees to travel in groups and remain cautious.
- Who
- A leopard, devotees, TTD Vigilance officials, Forest Department officials, and security personnel.
- What
- A leopard was spotted near the Tirumala steps route, prompting heightened security and safety warnings.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Near the Tirumala steps, about 2,700 steps from the starting point, beside a nearby forest.
- Why
- Officials increased monitoring and advised group travel to protect devotees after the sighting.
- Animal spotted
- Leopard
- Location
- Near the Tirumala steps route
- Distance
- About 2,700 steps from the starting point
- Initial response
- Devotees alerted security personnel
- Official response
- TTD Vigilance and Forest Department officials rushed to the spot
- Current action
- Security personnel are on high alert and forest officials are monitoring the area
- Advice to devotees
- Remain cautious and travel in groups