A significant security lapse has come to light at one of Tirupati's sacred sites. In the historic Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in the town, an intoxicated individual jumped over the compound wall, entered the premises, climbed the gopuram, and caused intense anxiety for approximately three hours.

The incident occurred on Friday night when the day's pooja rituals at the temple had concluded and the 'Ekanta Seva' was completed. Women's Cotton Plain Coard Set A-Line Straight Kurti with Pant (Red-M)

The perpetrator, identified as Tirupati (full name: Kuthadi/Kuditi Thirupathi), a resident of Kurmavada in Nizamabad district, Telangana, was heavily under the influence of alcohol.

Evading the strict security personnel, he jumped the temple's boundary wall and entered the premises. Without stopping there, he suddenly climbed the gopuram (specifically the Nadimi Gopuram) and attempted to pull or damage the sacred kalashas (finials) atop it.Also Read: Savitribai Phule Jayanti: Honoring the Mother of Indian Feminism and India’s First Female Teacher

Devotees and temple staff were shocked upon spotting the man on the gopuram. Police and fire department personnel rushed to the spot immediately.

However, the heavily intoxicated man stubbornly refused to descend, even making a bizarre demand for a bottle of liquor from the police.Also Read: Dharmasthala Enters 'Burude' Case: Sri Kshetra Gears Up for Legal Battle Against Conspiracy

Displaying great caution, the police used iron ladders and ropes in a prolonged operation lasting about three hours to safely bring him down from the dangerous height and take him into custody.