The movement of a leopard close to human habitations at Rukmapur village in Chegunta Mandal was captured by a few daily wage labourers on their mobile phones on Monday night.
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.
WhatsApp users widely shared the video asking motorists using the national highway 363 near the coal belt town Srirampur here to be cautious of the leopard.
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.
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.
Speaking to media persons, the TTD chairman said rigorous security arrangements have been made for pilgrims using the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu walkways