Nine Dead in Srikakulam Temple Stampede: Chief Minister Naidu Blames Temple Authorities for Tragedy

Nov 01, 2025 07:22 pm CST

Nine devotees died in a stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh during Ekadashi celebrations. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu blamed temple authorities for failing to notify police about the expected crowd. The privately-owned temple, known as 'Mini Tirupati,' had ongoing construction with only one entry-exit point. Naidu promised a thorough investigation while opposition leader Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the government's negligence.