Kasibugga temple incident
Tragic Stampede at Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam Claims Nine Lives: Rescue Efforts and Official Response
Nov 01, 2025 05:37 pm CST
A deadly stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district claimed nine lives on Saturday as devotees rushed to provide emergency assistance. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, with the PM announcing compensation of Rs 2 lakh for victims' families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Officials have been directed to ensure proper medical treatment and relief efforts.
Tragic Stampede Claims 9 Lives at Andhra Pradesh's Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple During Ekadashi Celebrations
Nov 01, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Nine devotees, including eight women and a child, died in a tragic stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam during Ekadashi celebrations. The incident, which also injured 17 others, occurred at the privately-managed "Mini Tirupati" temple that had insufficient crowd management and a single entry-exit point. Government officials have ordered an investigation while providing financial assistance to victims' families.