Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Drunk man climbs temple gate
A man named Kuthadi Tirupati, who was drunk, climbed the main gate of a famous temple in Tirupati.
This happened late at night on a Friday.
The police and fire department had to rescue him, and it took them three hours.
The man even asked for alcohol to come down.
People are upset because they think the temple's security should have stopped him from entering.
The temple is managed by an organization called TTD.
The man is from a place called Nizamabad in Telangana.
The temple officials are now planning to improve security and facilities for devotees.
A drunk man climbed the main gate of Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati.
The incident occurred late at night on a Friday and lasted for three hours.
Police and fire department personnel were involved in the rescue operation.
The suspect demanded a bottle of alcohol as a condition to descend.
The incident has sparked criticism over security lapses at the temple managed by TTD.
- Who
- Kuthadi Tirupati, a drunk man from Nizamabad district, Telangana
- What
- Climbed the Mahadwaram (main gate) of Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
- When
- Friday late night
- Where
- Tirupati, India
- Why
- The reason for climbing is not explicitly stated, but he was reportedly intoxicated
Security Concerns
Improvement Plans
Security Lapse
Security Concerns
Criticism over security lapses at the temple managed by TTD.
Improvement Plans
EO Anil Kumar Singhal instructed officials to improve security measures, including installing metal detectors.
- Location
- Tirupati, India
- Time of Incident
- Friday late night
- Duration of Drama
- 3 hours
- Suspect's Name
- Kuthadi Tirupati
- Suspect's Origin
- Nizamabad district, Telangana
- Temple Management
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Rescue Teams Involved
- Police and fire department
- Action Plan
- Improvement of facilities and security measures at the temple
Sources
Drunk man climbs Govindaraja Swamy Temple Mahadwaram creates 3-hour drama
Security Breach at Tirupati Govindaraja Swamy Temple
Better steps soon at local temples to match increasing footfall: EO
3-Hour Drama, Security Scare As Drunk Man Climbs Temple Tower In Tirupati
'More Booze Or Else...': Drunk Man Reaches Tirupati Temple Top, Refuses To Get Down Unless Served More Alcohol
Drunk man tries to damage 'kalashams' at Tirupati temple tower; held after 3-hour security scare
Tirupati MP Seeks Action Over Tirumala Security Lapses
YSRC Accuses TTD, Govt For Temple Safety Lapses
