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Tragedy Strikes Temple in Andhra Pradesh: Stampede Claims Nine Lives
Kashibugga, Andhra Pradesh: A tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kashibugga, Srikakulam district, has claimed the lives of nine devotees. The incident occurred on the auspicious day of Ekadasi, when a large number of people had gathered at the temple.
According to police reports, the massive influx of devotees led to overcrowding, triggering a sudden stampede. Injured individuals were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities, including State Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, responded swiftly to the scene. Minister Atchannaidu assessed the situation, spoke with temple officials, and deployed additional police forces to maintain order.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer expressed his condolences via social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident, announcing compensation of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured, to be provided from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his shock and sadness, stating that the incident was deeply upsetting. He directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured and instructed local representatives to oversee relief efforts at the site.
State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha also expressed her condolences.
The Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple was built by a devotee Harimukunda Pnada who felt despondent after not getting darshanam at Tirumala temple. He then built a 9 feet idol of lord Venkateswara Swamy that looks very similiar to the tirumala temple’s idol in his own 12 acres and 40 cents land.
The incident is currently under investigation.
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