Venkateswara Swamy Temple Stampede: 9 Dead, Dozens Injured in Andhra Pradesh Tragedy
A tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, claimed nine lives and injured dozens during Ekadashi celebrations as a massive crowd overwhelmed the temple’s narrow entry and exit points. The incident, caused by poor crowd management and lack of safety measures, has sparked national outrage and prompted the government to announce compensation and a high-level inquiry. Experts now call for urgent adoption of technology-driven crowd control systems to prevent such disasters at India’s religious sites.
