TTD Donates 20 Breath Analysers to Tirupati Police

Tirupati: Tirupati district police on Sunday received 20 breath analyzers from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to strengthen road safety measures, especially on Tirumala ghat roads, which are used daily by thousands of pilgrims. The devices, purchased at a cost of around Rs 8 lakh, were delivered at a program held in Tirupati.

TTD executive officer Anil Kumar Singhal said ensuring the safety of devotees visiting Tirumala remains the temple trust’s top priority. He said breath analyzers would help prevent drunk driving and prevent accidents on sensitive mountain roads. Singhal added that TTD will continue to support the police with modern equipment to protect pilgrims.

Tirupati district superintendent of police L. Subba Rayudu said drunk driving poses a serious threat on mountain roads and will not be tolerated. He warned that offenders would face strict legal action, including seizure of vehicles and court proceedings, with no leniency. Even minor negligences can endanger lives and cause major hardship to families, he said.

Of the 20 breath analyzers, four will be deployed by traffic and law and order police in Tirumala, four in Alipiri and 12 across Tirupati.

Additional SP Ravi Manohar Achari, DSPs Ramakrishna Achari and Chandra Sekhar and other officials were also present.