Srikakulam tragedy
Tragedy at Andhra Pradesh's 'Mini Tirupati': 9 Dead in Temple Stampede Due to Inadequate Crowd Management
Nov 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
A deadly stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh claimed nine lives and injured 15 others during Ekadashi celebrations. The privately-owned temple, known as "Chinna Tirupati," opened just four months ago and lacked proper crowd management for the unexpected rush of 25,000 devotees to a facility designed to accommodate only 3,000 people. Officials cite the narrow single entry-exit point and lack of advance notification to authorities as key factors in the tragedy.
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.
