Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is introducing additional safety measures on Tirumala’s Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths in response to concerns about leopards, according to reports. The plan focuses on improved monitoring and faster intervention if wildlife encounters occur. TTD proposes an integrated wildlife management approach that combines scientific tracking and surveillance with operational readiness on the walking routes. The measures also include establishing rapid-response teams to respond promptly to sightings or incidents involving wildlife. Scientific monitoring is intended to help assess animal presence and movement patterns along the footpaths, enabling preventive action and better management of risk areas. Officials say the safeguards are designed to reduce the chance of encounters while maintaining pedestrian access to pilgrimage routes. The specific framework is expected to involve coordinated field oversight and the use of monitoring mechanisms to inform safety decisions during peak pilgrim movement. Overall, the steps reflect an effort to strengthen protection for pilgrims through technology-aided observation and structured emergency response.