6 devotees killed, over 30 injured in Tirupati stampede

A stampede at Tirupati during the issuance of Vaikunthadwara Sarvadarshan tokens resulted in six deaths and over 30 injuries. The chaos ensued due to overcrowding and insufficient crowd management. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and ordered relief measures. The incident highlighted the need for better token distribution strategies, especially for significant events like the Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival.

6 devotees killed, over 30 injured in Tirupati stampede
A stampede at Tirupati during the issuance of Vaikunthadwara Sarvadarshan tokens resulted in six deaths and over 30 injuries. The chaos ensued due to overcrowding and insufficient crowd management. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and ordered relief measures. The incident highlighted the need for better token distribution strategies, especially for significant events like the Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival.