India, July 19 -- The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the Venkateswara temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, suspended four employees on Saturday for following other religions.

The suspended employees include deputy executive engineer (quality control) B. Elizar, G. Asuntha of SV Ayurveda Pharmacy, Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD) Hospital nurse S. Rosi, and grade-I pharmacist M. Premavati," a statement issued by TTD official spokesperson said.

The TTD in May had said that non-Hindus working at various institutions run by the board would be transferred to other Andhra Pradesh government departments or could opt for its voluntary retirement scheme.

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