4 people have died due to stampede in Tirupati temple of Andhra Pradesh. Among those killed are 3 men and one woman. There are reports of many people being injured due to the stampede. 6 people are seriously injured in this accident. Chaos broke out at the annual Vaikuntha Darshan ticket counters in Tirupati as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) started online booking and issuing tickets for Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deep shock over the death of 4 devotees in the stampede that took place near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for darshan tokens at Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara: Andhra Pradesh CMO https://t.co/NAXv23jyw1
— ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2025
What did the CM say?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep grief over the death of 4 devotees in the stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati for darshan token at Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha gate. State Home Minister Anita has also expressed grief over this accident.
In the statement issued by the government, orders have been given to ensure better medical facilities for the injured. Home Minister Anita spoke to SP Subbarayadu of Tirupati district on phone and took detailed information.
CM Chandrababu Naidu said, “I request the Honorable Home Minister to control the situation in the Emergency Services Department of Ruia Hospital. In view of the huge crowd of devotees, the Home Minister has ordered to pay special attention to the safety of women, children and the elderly. Have given.”
(This news has been broken, it is being updated continuously.)