Stampede at Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh Leaves Seven Dead

In a tragic incident, at least seven devotees died at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday due to a stampede. Several others were reported to be injured. The death toll is likely to rise as some of the injured are in critical condition. The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi. The heavy rush of devotees led to overcrowding, resulting in a stampede. Kasibugga police said the injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Andhra Pradesh CM CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief at the loss of lives. "The stampede incident at the Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district has caused a shock. The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured. I have requested the local officials and public representatives to visit the site of the incident and oversee the relief measures," CM Chandrababu Naidu posted on X.