Tirumala: A video of a man allegedly smoking a cigarette while sitting on the steps near the Srivari Mettu footpath in Tirumala has gone viral on social media, drawing criticism from devotees.
Some devotees told the man that smoking was prohibited in the area. However, he reportedly ignored their warnings and continued smoking. He allegedly finished the cigarette before leaving the spot.
The incident has caused anger among devotees, who questioned how such an activity could take place in a prohibited area within the temple premises. They said smoking in such a sacred place was unacceptable and demanded strict action against the person involved.
Devotees also questioned the TTD staff over the security lapse and urged authorities to prevent such incidents in the future.
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