- KR Bharat
- 2026-01-03
A major security scare unfolded at the Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati after an intoxicated man climbed the 100-foot gopuram late at night. The incident, which lasted nearly three hours, caused panic among devotees and temple staff. Police and TTD officials, along with fire services, safely brought the man down without damage to the heritage structure. The episode has raised serious concerns over security lapses at Tirupati temples, prompting calls for stricter surveillance and monitoring.
