Six Dead in Tirupati Temple Stampede, PM and CM Express Condolences
A tragic stampede at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple late Wednesday claimed the lives of six devotees and left several others injured. The incident occurred near the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing center as a large crowd gathered to secure tokens for the 10-day Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam, which starts on January 10.
The stampede broke out as hundreds of devotees rushed to obtain tickets. Injured individuals were immediately taken to the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital for treatment.
One of the victims, Mallika, tragically lost her life in the stampede. Her grieving husband stated, "While my wife and others were trying to obtain Vaikunta Dwara Darshan tickets, a stampede occurred, resulting in her death. I have informed our relatives, and they are on th...