Leopard attacks commuters in Tirumala
Hyderabad: In yet another incident of leopard sighting in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, a leopard jumped out of the forest as commuters were passing by on Friday, July 25.
A video shared on social media shows two people narrowly escaping a leopard attack at the zoo on Park Road. The big cat was later spotted near a hospital later in the night.
Leopard sightings in Tirupati are common. Most people spot leopards while heading to the temple. On May 26, the wild animal was seen galloping on a road leading to the Vinayaka Swamy Temple.
A pilgrim heading to the temple captured a video of the leopard moving on a crash barrier. The incident caused panic in devotees.
This is not the first time a leopard has been seen in the area, raising safety concerns for pilgrims and prompting authorities to intensify monitoring measures.
In September 2024, a leopard was spotted near Srivari Mettu, the foot trail of the Tirumala Temple, Tirupati. The wild animal was caught on CCTV footage chasing street dogs.
This post was last modified on July 26, 2025 12:42 pm