Tag: Renigunta
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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…
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Tirumala Tower Incident: Karnataka Devotee Climbs 220kV Tower
Incident Overview An unusual safety scare unfolded in the Tirupati region late Tuesday night when a man from Karnataka climbed a 220 kV high‑tension electricity tower near Guruwaraju Palli, in the Renigunta area. The event, witnessed by local residents in the early hours of the morning, caused widespread concern as power supply to the surrounding…
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Tirumala Darshan Incident: Karnataka Man Climbs 220kV Tower Near Renigunta
What happened in Renigunta In the early hours of Tuesday, around 2 a.m., residents near Gurwaraju Pallli in Renigunta reported a startling scene: a Karnataka-based man had climbed a 220 kV high-tension transmission tower and was gripping the live wires. To reduce the risk of electrocution and to facilitate a safe intervention, the electricity department…