Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Andhra Pradesh govt announces 25 lakh ex-gratia for victims, TN CM assures ₹2 lakh assistance

Tirupati Stampede LIVE:  Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a ₹25 lakh ex-gratia amount to the family members of the devotees who were killed in a stampede incident near Vishnu Nivasam temple in Tirupati.

Earlier in the day, two people registered an FIR in Tirupati Stampede case. The incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam close to the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter, during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is set to meet the victims of the stampede incident on Thursday

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Additional Executive Officer Venkayya Chowdary, on early Thursday morning, visited the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati to meet those injured in a tragic stampede in Andra Pradesh a day earlier. Six people were also killed.

Tirupati stampede case: What led to the tragic incident?

Tirupati temple stampede occurred on Wednesday due to overcrowding when people rushed to collect tokens near ticketing counter in temple, said the Chairman of the TTD BR Naidu.

“The reason (for the stampede) is overcrowding...it is an unfortunate incident...tomorrow CM will tell everything, today the complete report will come. A total of 6 people have died. some are from Tamil Nadu and some are from Andhra Pradesh. As of now, one body has been identified," he said.

09 Jan 2025, 03:18:56 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani expresses remorse, ‘cannot replace life but will….’

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said that the state government will ensure support to the families of the victims who have died in the stampede incident. He also announced financial aid worth ₹25 lakh (ex-gratia) to the families of the deceased persons, reported ANI.

"We cannot replace life with anything else but we will support the families. We have announced ₹25 lakh (ex-gratia) to the families of the deceased persons," ANI quoted Anagani Satya Prasad as saying.

09 Jan 2025, 03:08:23 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Chandrababu Naidu takes stock of situation at Tirupati stampede site

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited Tirupati Stampede site on Thursday to take a stock of the situation.

In a post on X on Friday, he stated, “The death of several devotees in a stampede near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for tokens to visit Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara has shocked me…. I am talking to the district and TTD officials from time to time and am taking stock of the situation."

09 Jan 2025, 02:41:06 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Andhra Pradesh govt has announced ₹25 lakh ex-gratia amount for victims 

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced ₹25 lakh ex-gratia amount to the family members of the deceased devotees. Meanwhile, in another announcement Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has announced ₹2 lakh assistance to a stampede victim

09 Jan 2025, 02:29:04 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Andhra Pradesh CM should take responsibility, says senior YSRCP leader

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Senior YSCRP leader and former TTD Chairman B Karunakar Reddy on Thursday urged Andhra Pradesh CM to take responsibility for the accident. He also said that the government should take strict action against the officials reponsible.

09 Jan 2025, 02:15:24 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Who are two people filed an FIR?

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: The first case in Tirupati Stampede case is linked to  Mettur Salem district resident R Malliga. 

The first complaint was filed by P Srinivasulu, a Tahsildar from Balaiahpalli Mandal. According to him, R Malliga fainted amidst a rush of devotees. He was declared dead when he was rushed to the hospital.

The second FIR, lodged by M. Jayaramulu, 61, a Tahsildar from Narayanavanam Mandal, reported the deaths of five more devotees. The victims included Smt. Kandipilli Santhi (35) from Visakhapatnam, Guddla Rajini (45), Boddeti Naidu Babu (55), Suri Setty Lavanya Swathi (37), and Nirmala from Tamil Nadu.

09 Jan 2025, 01:57:46 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi expresses grief over stampede case

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday expressed grief over the death of six people who were killed in the tragic incident. 

“The tragic incident at the sacred temple of Tirupati is truly heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured and hoping all possible support reaches those affected during this difficult time," read a post by Priyanka Gandhi.

09 Jan 2025, 01:33:32 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: ‘People go not to die but to pray for…’ J-K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah after Tirupati temple incident

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed concern over the safety of devotees at religious places. 

"People go (to religious places) not to die but to pray for their safety, nation and family. The government should look into the way people were killed in the stampede. And take steps to oversee arrangements at such places thronged by a large number of people and to ensure such incidents do not happen again," he told reporters in Jammu.

09 Jan 2025, 01:13:22 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Two people file FIR in stampede case

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Police have registered two separate FIRs following the deaths of multiple devotees during the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations in the temple town. 

09 Jan 2025, 01:00:58 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: We thought all of us were dead, witness recount harrowing experience

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: A witness has recounted a harrowing experience of Tirupati stampede case. 

"For five minutes we thought all of us were dead. I have been coming to the temple for the past 25 years and it has never happened like this," D Venkata Lakshmi told a vernacular news channel on Wednesday night.

09 Jan 2025, 12:54:49 PM IST

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: Eye witnesses recount harrowing experience of the incident

Tirupati Stampede LIVE: A victim of the accident recalled her harrowing experience and said that there was a massive crowd rush as soon as gates were opened by the police.

 "A stampede occurred due to the heavy rush. As soon as the Police officials opened the gate, the pilgrims rushed to purchase tokens. There was no such system for obtaining tokens earlier. Out of twenty members of my family, six have been injured. We joined the queue at 11 o'clock. While waiting in the queue, we were provided with milk and biscuits. However, a large number of male pilgrims rushed for tokens, causing injuries to several women, who were then shifted to the hospital."

09 Jan 2025, 11:53:54 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Former TTD Chairman criticises Andhra govt for the incident

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Former TTD Chairman criticises Andhra government for lapses in crowd management and ensuring safety of devotees in Tirupati.

Former TTD Chairman Bhuma Karunakar Reddy slammed the coalition government and said that the arrangements should have been made in advance amid the rising influx of devotees due to festive season.

09 Jan 2025, 11:24:14 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Situation in temple brought under control

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Collector S Venkateswar on Thursday said that the situation at Tirupati temple was brought under control at 9:30 pm last night.

"The situation was brought under control at 9.30 pm last night. At all queue counters, ticket distribution was completed last night around 1 am...This year additional forces have been deployed in Tirumala...," the official said.

09 Jan 2025, 10:52:10 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Tirupati Collector assures proper Vaikunta Dwara Darshan after Tirupati accident

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Tirupati COllector S Venkateswar on Thursday said that adequate arrangements are made ahead of Vaikunth Ekadasi.

The collector said that large number of police personnel have been deployed to ensure law and order in the city.

09 Jan 2025, 10:31:49 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: TTD Additional Executive Officer meets victims in hospital

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Additional Executive Officer Venkayya Chowdary on Thursday met the victims of the Tirupati incident. As many as six people were also killed. 

09 Jan 2025, 10:27:42 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: What led to tragic incident?

Tirupati temple stampede news live: The tragic stamped which claimed six lives was the result of overcrowding, said Chairman of the TTD BR Naidu. Speaking to the reporters, he said, “The reason (for the stampede) is overcrowding...it is an unfortunate incident...tomorrow CM will tell everything, today the complete report will come. A total of 6 people have died. some are from Tamil Nadu and some are from Andhra Pradesh. As of now, one body has been identified…"

09 Jan 2025, 09:58:24 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Andhra CM calls for review meeting

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Andhra CM Naidu calls for a review meeting on Thursday. He is set to meet with officials to review the situation after six people lost their live in the Tirupati stampede incident.

09 Jan 2025, 09:26:14 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: TN CM MK Stalin expresses grief over accident

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Thurday expressed grief over the demise of six people in Tirupati temple stampede case.

According to Tirupati district collector S Venkateswar, one of the victims hailed from Tamil Nadu's Salem.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic #stampede at #Tirupati, which has claimed innocent lives, including those from Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Wishing the injured a swift recovery. #TirupatiStampede," Stalin said on a post on 'X.'

09 Jan 2025, 09:15:56 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: BRS leaders express concern over the accident 

Tirupati temple stampede news live: BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) expressed a deep grief over the tragic stampede at Tirupati, Andhra PRadesh. The tragic accident claimed six lives on Wednesday.

"Saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede at Tirupati. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic mishap," KTR posted on X (formerly Twitter).

BRC MLC K Kavitha also expressed concern over the demise of six devotees during Tirupati stampede accident.

09 Jan 2025, 09:12:21 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: EAM S Jaishankar expresses condolences and prayers for the affected families

Tirupati temple stampede news live: EAM S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed condolences and prayers for the affected families and the injured during Tirupati Temple.

Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Saddened by the unfortunate stampede at Tirupati Temple. Heartfelt condolences to the families who lost dear ones. Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."

09 Jan 2025, 09:07:43 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: PM Modi expresses grief over accident

Tirupati temple stampede news live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in tragic stampede which occurred on Wednesday evening

In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister's Office wrote, “Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. The AP Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi."

09 Jan 2025, 08:59:08 AM IST

Tirupati temple stampede news live: President Murmu expresses concern over the loss of lives in accident

Tirupati temple stampede news live: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed concern over the death of victims in the accident.

"Distressed to know that a stampede in Tirupati led to loss of life of many devotees. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured," Murmu said in a post on X.

09 Jan 2025, 08:51:22 AM IST

Tirumala stampede LIVE Updates: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to meet victims today

Tirumala stampede LIVE Updates: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to meet victims on Thursday. At least six people lost their lives in a stampede on Wednesday.