Andhra Pradesh Stampede: 9 Dead, Several Injured At Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple In Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh Stampede: At least nine people died and several others got injured after a stampede took place in the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district. Andhra Governor S Abdul Nazeer, in social media post, confirmed the death toll and expressed sorrow over the incident.

Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S. Abdul Nazeer expressed anguish and profound grief on the death of nine pilgrims in the stampede that took place in Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Kasibugga in Srikakulam district, on Saturday, due to heavy rush of pilgrims.

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Thousands of devotees had reportedly gathered near the temple for ‘Ekadashi’ during Karthikamasam; however, several of them got injured after a stampede broke out.

VIDEO | Andhra Pradesh: Stampede reported at Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district; several devotees injured, rushed to hospital. More details are awaited.

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PM Narendra Modi expressed condolence over the tragic demise of devotees in the stampede. He announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

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While reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu paid his condolences and directed the authorities to provide proper treatment to the injured.

"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," Naidu stated in his post on X.

The chief minister's office, while providing details, stated that heavy rush of devotees led to overcrowding, further resulting in stampede. It further informed that additional police forces have been deployed at the site for assistance to the injured.

"A stampede took place at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, leaving several people injured. 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 sudden stampede," the CMO stated in a post.

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"The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police rushed to the spot. State Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu rushed to the accident site immediately. He spoke with the temple authorities to gather details about the incident. Additional police forces have been deployed to the spot," it added.

(Updates to follow)