In Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, all religious activities and gatherings are banned, with strict vehicle checks at Alipiri. Vehicles with stickers or flags of other religions or political parties are barred entry.Yesterday, a man wearing a cap prayed near ‘Kalyana Vedika’ for about 10 minutes despite the ban. Recorded on camera, he later sat in a Tamil Nadu-registered car. When confronted, he claimed ignorance of the rules.Tirupati Devasthanam vigilance officers detained him and handed him to police. Investigations confirmed he is from Tamil Nadu. Authorities are probing his identity, purpose, and why he violated the ban.
