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Yet another leopard was captured in Alipiri on Wednesday night, marking a milestone in the ongoing ‘Operation Leopard.’
Forest authorities reported on Thursday that a strategic deployment of five cages across different locations resulted in the apprehension of the leopard.
The first leopard was secured on August 14.
Forest officials revealed that approximately 300 CCTV cameras were strategically positioned to closely monitor the leopards’ movements. Captivating footage from these cameras was released, capturing the moment a leopard ventured into a cage and became confined.
Simultaneously, authorities from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) are facilitating the visitation of devotees to the revered Tirumala temple.
It’s noteworthy that children below the age of 12 are currently restricted from embarking on the journey to the temple by foot, according to the TTD’s regulations.
According to information provided by forest officials, a male wildcat was successfully captured in a bone trap at approximately 1:30 am on Wednesday. The forest footpath already boasts the presence of around 300 closed-circuit cameras, with an additional 200 cameras slated for imminent deployment.
Meanwhile, Bhumana Karunakara Reddy, Chairman of the TTD Trust Board, has emphasised that ‘Operation Chiruta’ will persist as an ongoing endeavour, dedicated to ensuring the safety of devotees visiting for Srivari Darshan throughout the year.
Chairman Reddy took exception to the criticism circulating on social media regarding the proposal to provide walking sticks to individuals using the footpaths, as recommended by forest officials. He firmly emphasized that the TTD had no intention of evading its responsibility to safeguard devotees and their well-being.
