Vijayawada: A drone flying incident near the sacred Tirumala temple caused a brief security scare on Tuesday evening. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) vigilance officials detained a YouTuber from Rajasthan, identified as Anshuman Tareja, for allegedly flying a drone near the Lord Venkateshwara Swamy temple complex.
According to TTD authorities, Anshuman launched the drone from near the Harinama Sankeerthana Mandapam, located right in front of the main temple. The drone was reportedly in flight for around 10 minutes, capturing aerial visuals of the temple surroundings.
The incident sparked concerns over security lapses, with many questioning how such an activity went unnoticed by the on-ground security personnel. Vigilance teams who were alerted about the incident acted swiftly and took the individual into custody. The drone was seized, and the YouTuber was handed over to the local police. A case was registered, and further investigation is underway.
TTD officials have reiterated that drone operations are strictly prohibited in and around the Tirumala temple zone due to its high security and religious sensitivity. They urged devotees and tourists to respect the sanctity and rules of the temple area.