Leopard sighting near Alipiri footpath to Tirumala triggers panic among devotees
Authorities reported a leopard near the Alipiri footpath that leads to the Tirumala temple, causing alarm among pilgrims. The animal was spotted early Tuesday, prompting officials to cordon off the area and advise devotees to avoid the route. Police and forest officials are working to capture the leopard and restore normal access to the pilgrimage path.