Overview
- Temple authorities removed Ramaswamy and Sarasamma from service after they were seen eating meat near the Alipiri entry route.
- A complaint was lodged at the Tirumala Two Town Police Station and a case was registered under Section 114, with an investigation in progress.
- A widely shared video showed individuals eating on the Alipiri walkway while bystanders urged them to leave the sacred pathway.
- TTD reiterated that non‑vegetarian food, alcohol and tobacco are banned within Tirumala limits and said it acted swiftly to protect the hill’s sanctity.
- The incident renewed scrutiny of checkpoint monitoring, with devotees calling for tighter surveillance and stronger penalties after earlier reported breaches.