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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.
Deadly Stampedes Across India in 2025: From Andhra Temple to Kumbh Mela Tragedies
Nov 01, 2025 04:36 pm CST
A comprehensive look at the series of tragic stampedes that have occurred across India in 2025, including the recent Andhra Pradesh temple incident that claimed nine lives. This article examines five major crowd management disasters at religious gatherings, political rallies, and public celebrations that collectively resulted in over 100 casualties nationwide.