Thu Jan 30 21:30:00 IST 2025: ## Leopard Sighting Causes Stir at Tirumala
**Tirumala, [Date]:** A leopard sighting near the Sila Thoranam (stone arch) in Tirumala on Thursday evening has caused a stir among pilgrims and prompted a response from authorities. Devotees reported the sighting to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and forest department officials.
Officials have confirmed the leopard’s presence in a wooded area near the queue lines for darshan (religious viewing) of Lord Venkateswara. The TTD has issued a warning to pilgrims, advising them to exercise caution. Further details about the ongoing efforts to manage the situation are awaited.
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