2-wheelers can ply on Tirumala\'s ghat roads till 10 p.m.

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced that from Saturday, two-wheelers will be allowed access to the twin ghat roads of Tirumala up to 10 p.m.

TTD executive officer A.V. Dharma Reddy took a decision on this matter at a meeting with devasthanam officials at Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala on Friday evening.

Following spotting of leopards along the ghat roads and Alipiri footpath, TTD had stopped movement of two-wheelers on the ghat roads from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Since then, following efforts of TTD and state forest department, six wild cats have been captured.

"After forest authorities confirmed no further threat following a week of surveillance, TTD has decided to allow two-wheelers to ply on ghat roads until 10 p.m.," Dharma Reddy stated.

The devasthanam EO also chaired a meeting with officials to review preparations for the upcoming Navaratri Brahmotsavams from October 15 to October 23, with Ankurarpanam on October 14.

Anticipating a surge in footfalls due to Dasara holidays, Dharma Reddy asked officials to put in extra efforts to ensure that the event is a success, like the just concluded annual Brahmotsavams.