Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Stolen Hanuman idol recovered and reinstalled in Tirumala
A small idol of Lord Hanuman was stolen from a temple in Tirumala.
The TTD and police worked together using special cameras and technology to find the thief and get the idol back quickly.
They put the idol back and did a special prayer.
To stop this from happening again, they will add more protection and cameras.
They also asked people to respect the idols and report any strange behavior.
A Hanuman idol was stolen from Tirumala's Seventh Mile on the First Ghat Road.
The TTD and police recovered the idol within 14 hours using technology and vigilance.
The thief was caught using facial recognition and CCTV footage.
TTD plans to install protective grills and more high-resolution cameras to prevent future thefts.
Devotees are urged to respect the sanctity of idols and report suspicious activity.
- Who
- TTD Vigilance Department and District Police
- What
- Recovery and reinstallation of a stolen Hanuman idol
- When
- Within 14 hours of the theft
- Where
- Tirumala, near the giant Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy idol
- Why
- To prevent theft and maintain the sanctity of the temple
TTD's proactive measures
Critics of temple security
Security measures
TTD's proactive measures
TTD's use of technology and vigilance helped recover the idol quickly.
Critics of temple security
Critics argue that theft could have been prevented with better initial security.
- Location
- Tirumala, India
- Idol Stolen
- Lord Hanuman
- Recovery Time
- 14 hours
- Agencies Involved
- TTD Vigilance Department, District Police
- Technology Used
- Facial recognition, CCTV footage, luggage/mobile deposit receipt