The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has imposed restrictions on the pilgrims taking the footpath routes to Lord Venkateswara temple after increase in the movement of leopards were recorded in the area. A six-year-old girl died in leopard attack on August 11 night.
Pilgrims with children aged below 15 years will be permitted to trek the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. Two-wheelers will not be allowed to ply on the ghat roads between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.