Many Deaths In Stampede At Venkateswara Swamy Temple In Andhra Pradesh

Several people have died in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam. The stampede erupted during a heavy rush of devotees at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga on the occasion of Ekadashi, an auspicious day in Hinduism.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the tragedy, describing the deaths of devotees as "heartbreaking".

"The stampede incident at the Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district has caused a shock. The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured," said Naidu.