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  • Tirumala darshan incident: Karnataka man climbs 220kV tower near Renigunta

    Tirumala darshan incident: Karnataka man climbs 220kV tower near Renigunta

    What happened near Renigunta during the Tirumala darshan pilgrimage In the early hours of a Tuesday near Renigunta, a Karnataka native identified as Shiva caused a security scare by climbing a 220kV high‑voltage transmission tower. The incident unfolded after he reportedly missed a train bound for Tirumala and, authorities say, consumed alcohol. The moment sent…