TTD Chairman B. Karunakar Reddy on Wednesday distributed hand sticks to pilgrims trekking up to the temple of Lord Venkateswara at Alipiri in Tirupati, as there have been multiple leopard scares.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Reddy said the initiative is aimed at the ensuring the safety of trekking pilgrims.
Around 10,000 sticks will be provided to the pilgrims every day, which will be collected back after they cross the sensitive Sri Narasimha Swamy temple.
