Andhra Pradesh’s temple city of Tirupati has been placed on high alert following chilling threats of bomb blasts across multiple locations, including key temples, public transport hubs, and court premises. Authorities have launched an intensive security operation after receiving two suspicious emails alleging a conspiracy involving Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and former LTTE militants operating from Tamil Nadu.
The threatening mails, which have raised grave concerns among law enforcement agencies, claimed that RDX explosives could be detonated at four locations within Tirupati. In response, the Tirupati police have mobilised bomb disposal squads and conducted extensive security inspections across the city to neutralise any potential threat.
Security teams carried out meticulous checks at the RTC bus stand, Srinivasam, Vishnu Niwasam, Kapilatheertham, and the Govindarajula Swamy temple. Additionally, the residential complexes of judges and adjoining court areas were thoroughly inspected to ensure the safety of judiciary officials.
With Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu scheduled to visit Tirupati on October 6, heightened security measures were enforced at the Agricultural College helipad. Bomb disposal squads also inspected major religious sites, including the Tiruchanur Padmavati Ammavari temple, Tirumala, and Srikalahasti temples.
Authorities have urged devotees and the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. While no explosives have been found so far, the threat is being treated with the utmost seriousness amid fears of potential terror activity.
Devotees visiting Tirupati expressed unease over the warnings, emphasising the potential risks posed by targeting one of India’s most prominent pilgrimage centers. Local authorities continue to maintain a visible presence to reassure citizens and pilgrims of their safety.
The Tirupati scare comes shortly after a bomb threat targeting Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) prompted an immediate security response from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police. An anonymous email, received at approximately 6 am on Sunday, claimed explosives had been planted at the airport and in several schools.
Extensive anti-sabotage checks across the airport confirmed that no explosives were present, and operations continued without disruption. RGIA police registered a formal complaint and launched an investigation to trace the source of the threatening email.
Tirupati police, along with bomb disposal squads, remain on high alert, employing advanced detection equipment and conducting continuous inspections at all sensitive locations, including religious, transport, and judicial areas.
Officials have emphasised that while initial assessments suggest the Tirupati threats may be hoaxes, no risk can be discounted. “Security is our top priority. All precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of residents and devotees,” said a senior police official.
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