A stampede at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in India's Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh state resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injured sixteen others. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 1, during Ekadashi, a sacred day for worshippers.
Officials believe the tragedy was caused by the collapse of a railing inside the temple, which was exacerbated by overcrowding. The temple, with a maximum capacity of 3,000, reportedly held approximately 25,000 devotees at the time. An initial investigation suggests a broken metal divider designed to manage the queue of worshippers caused a surge that led to the railing's failure.
Among the deceased are eight women and one child. The injured are receiving treatment at a local hospital. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh expressed his condolences and instructed officials to ensure prompt and proper medica... download the app to read more
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