Same entry exit points, crowd surge: What led to the deadly Andhra temple stampede - 10 key points

A stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam claimed at least 10 lives and injured several others as a large crowd gathered for Ekadashi. The privately managed temple, not registered with the state endowments department, lacked official approvals, contributing to the chaos. Injured devotees are receiving treatment, with authorities fearing a rise in the death toll.

Same entry exit points, crowd surge: What led to the deadly Andhra temple stampede - 10 key points
A stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam claimed at least 10 lives and injured several others as a large crowd gathered for Ekadashi. The privately managed temple, not registered with the state endowments department, lacked official approvals, contributing to the chaos. Injured devotees are receiving treatment, with authorities fearing a rise in the death toll.