Tirumala, July 21, 2026: Demonstrating honesty and dedication, TTD Vigilance and Security personnel safely returned a bag containing approximately 100 grams of gold ornaments that had been accidentally left behind by a devotee at the Alipiri Checkpoint on Monday.
The unattended bag was noticed during routine security screening at around 11:35 AM and was immediately taken into safe custody by the security staff.
CCTV Footage Helped Trace the Devotee
After verifying the contents of the bag, Vigilance officials examined the CCTV footage and successfully identified the owner as Sri Mahesh from Hyderabad.
Interestingly, the devotee had not yet realised that he had forgotten the bag. TTD officials promptly contacted him and requested him to return to the checkpoint.
Bag Handed Over After Identity Verification
Following proper verification of his identity, the bag along with the gold ornaments was safely handed over to Sri Mahesh.
The devotee expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the TTD management and praised the Vigilance and Security personnel for their honesty, alertness, professionalism, and dedicated service in safeguarding devotees' belongings.
TTD's Commitment to Devotee Safety
The incident once again reflects TTD's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of pilgrims visiting Tirumala. Through vigilant surveillance, prompt response, and efficient coordination, TTD continues to protect both devotees and their valuable belongings during their pilgrimage.
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