Venkateswara Temple Stampede LIVE Updates: A tragic stampede broke out on Saturday at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The stampede occurred during a massive gathering of devotees on the occasion of Ekadashi.
Shocking scenes from the temple revealed the bodies of devotees lying scattered across the premises. According to police and local reports, nine devotees were killed and several others were injured in the crush.
Police rushed to the spot to take control of the situation and regulate the crowd. Additional police forces have been deployed in and around the temple to prevent further chaos.
What Caused the Venkateswara Swamy Temple Stampede?
The incident occurred on Saturday 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.
Shocking Visuals Emerge From Srikakulam Temple Stampede: What Led To The Tragedy In Andhra Pradesh?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is “pained” by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. He announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia compensation to the next of kin of those who lost their lives.
The tragic stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh has claimed at least 10 lives, with several other critically injured. Authroires and emerecny services continue ot provide medical aid.
According to a statement from the Andhra Pradesh government, a railing at the temple’s entry-exit gate collapsed due to the pressure from the crow, sparking panic among the devotees.
A horrific scene unfolded at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, as many people were trapped and piled on top of one another in a chaotic rush.
BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda offered his condolences to the loss of lives in the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh.
He took to X and wrote, “My heart is deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that took place at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, where devotees lost their lives. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May God grant courage and strength to everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Endowments, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, claimed that the Venkateswara Swamy Temple had a capacity of up to 2,000 to 3,000 people, but 25,000 devotees had arrived to offer prayers on Ekadashi.
He wrote on X, “It is a private temple built by a man named Harimukund Panda with his own funds on 12 acres of his own land. The capacity of this temple is only 2,000 to 3,000 people. Today being Ekadashi, up to 25,000 people came at once. The person did not make appropriate arrangements or inform the government. This is the reason for the tragedy that occurred. “
Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu expressed his condolences over the loss of live in the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakullam district.
He took to X, saying, “The news that 9 people died in the stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, has caused deep sorrow. As soon as I came to know about the matter, I reached the scene and supervised the relief efforts. I pray that the souls of those who died in this tragic incident may rest in peace. Later, I visited the injured who are undergoing treatment at the Palasa Government Hospital and expressed my condolences.”
President Droupadi Murmu shared her condolences on X, saying, “Shocked to learn about the loss of lives in a tragic incident at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for quick recovery of those injured.”
The death toll in the Venkateswara Temple Stampede has risen to 12, while 31 others were severely injured.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the tragic Stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam. He took to X to express his condolences, “Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan shared his deepest condolences on X, stating, “It is extremely unfortunate that 9 devotees died in a stampede that took place in Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Palasa – Kasibugga town, Srikakulam district, as thousands of devotees thronged to have darshan of the Lord on the occasion of Ekadashi. It is deeply disturbing that there was a child among them. The government will take all possible steps to ensure that the injured in this incident get better treatment. I hope they recover soon. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and assure them that the government will provide them with all possible support.
Former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSRCP leader Seediri Appalraju was seen helping stampede victims, providing medical assistance, performing CPR, and administering emergency care.
Horrifying visuals show people crying for help as chaos and panic spread across the temple premises, with devotees desperately trying to rescue those trapped in the crowd.
Horrifying visuals from the Venkateswara Temple Stampede are emerging from the scene, showing bodies scattered across the temple floor, and distressed devotees attempting to help the injured while screaming for help.
The injured were quickly taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Police arrived at the scene promplty managed to bring the situation under control. The devastating incident has left the entire area grieving in shock and sorrow.
The death toll in the tragic stampede has risen to 12. Several people were critically injured.
The incident occurred on Saturday 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.
In a tragic incident at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, a stampede left 9 devotees and several others injured.
