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Deadly Stampede Strikes Venkateshwara Temple in Andhra Pradesh
1 Nov
Summary
- At least 7 people killed in temple stampede
- Incident occurred during Ekadashi celebrations
- Overcrowding triggered the sudden stampede
On Saturday, a devastating stampede took place at the Venkateshwara Temple in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 7 people. The incident occurred as a large crowd of devotees had gathered at the temple to celebrate Ekadashi, a significant Hindu festival.
The heavy rush of people led to severe overcrowding at the temple, which then triggered the sudden stampede. Authorities immediately rushed to the scene, and the injured were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The state's Chief Minister's office confirmed the incident and stated that additional police forces had been deployed to the area.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his anguish over the tragic event, conveying his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims. The state Agriculture Minister, K. Atchannaidu, also visited the accident site to gather more details about the incident.
