According to officials, the tragedy took place after an iron grill collapsed, causing several devotees to fall from a height of about seven feet. At the time, nearly 3,000 to 5,000 people were present at the temple premises for the religious event. Two of the injured are said to be in ser
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the devastation caused by Cyclone Montha in Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone has resulted in significant losses, with estimated damages amounting to Rs 5,244 crore. Gandhi emphasized the need for immediate relief and assistan
Naidu observed a moment of silence for the stampede victims, along with the people gathered at Praja Vedika, after which he expressed deep anguish over the tragedy. He stated that the incident that occurred at Kashibugga was extremely painful.
Speaking to ANI, Kavitha said, "Unfortunately, many people have died there. Our condolences are with the families. I hope that the government immediately takes good care of the others who have been hurt. My deepest condolences with the families."
In a post shared on X, the Vice President said, "Deeply pained by the tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple at Kashibugga in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. The loss of lives in this unfortunate incident is extremely distressing. My heartfelt condolences to the bereave
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district.
The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Y S Sharmila Reddy, demanded "National Disaster" status to the farmers affected by Cyclone Motha. She visited Bantumilli Mandal in Pedana Constituency of Krishna District today to inspect the extensive crop damage caused by Cyclone Motha.
In a post shared on X, President Murmu said, "Shocked to learn about the loss of lives in a tragic incident at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for quick recovery of those injured."
"It is extremely tragic that 9 devotees lost their lives in a stampede that occurred due to thousands of devotees thronging for darshan of Lord Venkateswara at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Palasa-Kasibugga town, Srikakulam district, on the occasion of Ekadashi. The fact that a chi
Taking to X, Scindia said, "Deeply pained by the tragic stampede at Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga, Srikakulam. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives in this heartbreaking incident. Praying for the swift recovery of those injured."
"The tragic stampede incident at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of devotees' lives, has deeply shaken my heart. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray that the injured recover swiftly. I ho
Earlier today, 9 people, including atleast one child died after a stampede occurred in the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam district. The AP Dy CM also condoled the loss of lives and assured that the government will extend all kinds of support to the families of the deceased an