Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Leopard Spotted Near Tirumala, Devotees Urged to Stay Alert
A leopard was seen near Tirumala, along a path used by people visiting the temple.
The sighting worried some devotees.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, or TTD, asked visitors to be careful.
It advised people to walk in groups.
Adults accompanying children were told to watch them closely.
TTD and forest department officials increased their patrols.
They are trying to find the leopard.
Mokalla Mettu is the steep final part of the Alipiri footpath to the temple.
A leopard was spotted at Mokalla Mettu near Tirumala.
The sighting caused panic among devotees.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams urged devotees to remain vigilant.
Devotees were advised to trek in groups and take care of children.
TTD and forest department officials increased patrols to trace the leopard.
- Who
- Devotees, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials, and forest department officials.
- What
- A leopard was spotted near Tirumala, prompting a caution for devotees and increased patrols.
- Where
- Mokalla Mettu, near Tirumala, on the Alipiri footpath.
- Why
- Officials issued the caution because a leopard was spotted near the route used by devotees.
- Sighting location
- Mokalla Mettu near Tirumala
- Footpath
- Alipiri mettu footpath
- Path description
- Mokalla Mettu is the final and steepest section of the traditional footpath.
- Authority issuing caution
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Advice to devotees
- Stay vigilant, trek in groups, and take care when accompanying children.
- Officials' response
- TTD and forest department officials intensified patrolling to trace the leopard.