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Crime
Son of TTD Board Member Arrested in Hit-and-Run Case in Tirupati
✍️ The Hans India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 04:41 PM
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Police in Tirupati have taken into custody the son of a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board member in connection with a hit‑and‑run incident.
The police in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, have detained the son of a board member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on allegations of a hit‑and‑run. The arrest follows a complaint lodged after a vehicle allegedly struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. Law enforcement officials said the suspect was identified through CCTV footage and vehicle registration details, leading to his apprehension.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact location or time of the incident, nor have they released the name of the victim. The detained individual is being held for questioning, and a formal charge sheet is expected after the investigation is completed. TTD, which manages the world‑renowned Venkateswara Temple, has not issued an official statement regarding the matter.
Legal experts note that hit‑and‑run offenses are punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act, with potential imprisonment and fines. The case underscores the scrutiny faced by public figures and their families in matters of law and order.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact location or time of the incident, nor have they released the name of the victim. The detained individual is being held for questioning, and a formal charge sheet is expected after the investigation is completed. TTD, which manages the world‑renowned Venkateswara Temple, has not issued an official statement regarding the matter.
Legal experts note that hit‑and‑run offenses are punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act, with potential imprisonment and fines. The case underscores the scrutiny faced by public figures and their families in matters of law and order.