Leopard attacks pilgrims en route to Tirupati, 2 injured

A leopard jumped on and attacked pilgrims who were on their way to Lord Balaji temple in Tirupati last night, officials said on Monday.

"A leopard attacked pilgrims on Sunday night and two people have been injured in separate incidents," the officials said.

The injured have been identified as 20-year-old Yamini and 12-year-old Pavani who were on their way to the hill shrine.

The two girls have been shifted to Aswini hospital for treatment.