TTD reinstalls stolen Hanuman idol within 14 hours
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam successfully recovered and reinstalled a stolen Hanuman idol within 14 hours of the theft. Authorities utilized advanced surveillance technology, including facial recognition and CCTV, to track and apprehend the suspect.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the effectiveness of modern surveillance and integrated command centers in protecting cultural and religious heritage sites.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) on Wednesday reinstalled the Hanuman idol that was stolen from near the 60 foot Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy statue at the Seventh Mile on the first ghat road, after recovering it within 14 hours through a swift, technology-driven operation.
TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary said: “The recovered idol was ceremoniously reinstalled in strict accordance to Agama sastra.” He credited the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and the district police for cracking the case, stating that officials used the accused’s luggage/mobile deposit receipt, Facial Recognition System (FRS) and CCTV footage to identify and track him while he was leaving Tirumala after darshan .
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