Commotion Erupts After Muslim Man Offers Namaz Near Tirumala Temple Premises
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Eyewitnesses claim the individual offered Namaz for over 10 minutes, leaving many shocked and disturbed.
A stir erupted at the Tirumala Kalyana Mandapam in Tirumala on Thursday when a Muslim man was spotted offering Namaz near the premises while wearing a Hazrat cap.
The incident has sparked outrage among devotees, particularly in the wake of the recent Pahalgam attack. In a viral video, it can be seen that the man is offering Namaz while wearing a Hazrat cap.
Eyewitnesses claim the individual offered Namaz for over 10 minutes, leaving many shocked and disturbed.
ALERT: A man offered Namaz for more than 10 mins near the Tirumala Kalyana Mandapam wearing a Hazrat cap. Shocked by the provocation, especially in the backdrop of Pahalgam attack, TTD Vigilance is engaged in identifying the person who offered Namaz. Car number plate noted. pic.twitter.com/v9ZJafDDIT — Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) May 22, 2025
The TTD Vigilance team has launched an investigation to identify the person involved, using CCTV footage and the car's registration number to track him down.
The incident has raised concerns about security and religious sensitivities at the sacred site. Authorities are working to resolve the matter and restore peace among devotees.
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