A tragic stampede occurred at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday morning, leaving several devotees injured and fears of casualties, officials said.
According to a statement from the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the incident took place as a massive crowd gathered at the temple to mark Ekadashi, a day of special religious significance. The heavy influx of devotees led to severe overcrowding, triggering panic and a sudden stampede inside the temple premises.
Emergency services and police personnel rushed to the site soon after the incident. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, and additional police forces have been deployed to manage the situation and control the swelling crowd.
‘Death Of Devotees Heartbreaking’: Chandrababu Naidu
Taking to X, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said, “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.”
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