Reddy added that some devotees are calling the call centers and sending emails to the authorities without verifying this information. He urged devotees to check their bank statements and contact the authorities only if the entire caution deposit amount is not refunded.
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.
TTD has decided to cancel all VIP break darshans on September 12 in view of the Salakatla Brahmotsavams, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam scheduled to be held on September 12.
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.
Bhumana Karunakar Reddy opened up about charge that he is an atheist and recalled how he introduced many programmes when he held the same post 17 years ago.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Sunday imposed restrictions on pilgrims taking the footpath routes to the Lord Venkateswara temple in nearby Tirumala