It's important to note that TTD had already begun issuing darshan tokens for sarva darshan on Thursday night itself, anticipating the high volume of pilgrims for Vaikunta Ekadasi. Devotees with these tokens will still be permitted for darshan as per the original plan.
Reiterating that recommendation letters for special Darshanam would not be considered during the 10 days, TTD EO said that tickets will be issued only to the individuals who fall under the protocol guidelines.
In a "Dial Your EO" program at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala, Reddy said that 4.25 lakh time slot sarva darshanam tickets will be issued on 22nd December at 100 counters in 9 centers in Tirupati.
The incident was captured on camera by a trap camera installed along the path. The authorities have issued a warning to devotees to remain vigilant and move in groups for their safety.
Rathna Kumar took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, to share a photo with Lokesh. In the photo taken, both can be seen wearing shirts and veshti for their darshan at the revered temple.
Officials also revealed that the leopard was apprehended in the exact location where the wild animal had fatally attacked a minor girl named Lakshitha just last month.
Special darshans are cancelled on all the nine days of Brahmotsavams and apart from 1.3 lakh special entry tickets, 24,000 free tickets will be made available for devotees in the Sarvadarshan lines
An expert committee on this will meet on September 12 and it is likely to submit a report after inspecting the the walkway, based on which further steps would be taken.
It was not that the devotees fight the wild animals with hand sticks but scientific studies revealed that any animal would backpedal if you hold a staff in hand, he stated.
The operation was meticulously executed, with authorities closely monitoring camera trap images and strategically placing traps to secure the elusive feline