Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: At least 9 dead in Srikakulam stampede; PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of deceased
The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi, the CMO statement read.
by Sreenivas Janyala · The Indian Express · JoinAndhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: A stampede took place at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, leaving at least 9 people, including two children dead, a CMO statement read. The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi. The heavy rush of devotees led to overcrowding, resulting in a stampede.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said on X: “The stampede incident at the Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga in Srikakulam district has caused a shock. The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured. I have requested the local officials and public representatives to visit the site of the incident and oversee the relief measures.”
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The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police rushed to the spot. State Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu rushed to the accident site immediately. He spoke with the temple authorities to gather details about the incident. Additional police forces have been deployed to the spot.
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: 'Unexpected, bad incident,' says Palasa MLA
On the stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Palasa MLA and TDP leader Gouthu Sireesha said, "An unexpected bad incident happened. Nobody expected this because that temple opened four months back... Even the people of Palasa did not know about the temple. It was a mouth-to-mouth publicity. The temple has been constructed by a 94-year-old devotee in his own land... Today, he gave a statement that he didn't expect that 1000-1500 people would come... But today, because of the Ekadashi, an unexpected crowd came. There are twenty stairs, and the exit and entrance gates are side by side. People were in huge numbers, and the barricade fell down... Nine people died. Two are out of danger, and some 15 to 20 people have minor injuries. This shouldn't have happened. We are really sorry for the loss of the families."
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: After Tirupati stampede in January, Andhra Pradesh made lofty plans for temples. Most remained on paper
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: K Kavitha condoles deaths in Srikakulam temple stampede, urges govt to ensure proper care for injured
Telangana Jagruti President K Kavitha on Saturday condoled the deaths in the stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam, which claimed at least nine lives and left several others injured. She also urged the government to ensure good and proper care for those hurt in the incident.
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: Kharge, Rahul express grief over Andhra temple stampede
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed sadness over the loss of lives in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh and urged the state government to mobilise resources to provide relief to the victims and their families.
In a post on X, Gandhi said he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives.
"My heart goes out to the bereaved families and all those injured. I hope they find strength and recover soon," he said.
"I urge the Government of Andhra Pradesh to mobilise every resource for relief and to engage with the victims' families with empathy, dignity, and speed," he also said. — PTI
Nov 1, 2025 04:22 PM IST
Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: 'Deeply pained': Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reacts
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took to X to condole the deaths and wrote, "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."
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: Shocked by loss of lives in temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh: Murmu
Droupadi Murmu on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.
At least 10 people were killed and many others injured in the stampede that occurred around 11:30 AM. Most of the victims were women, according to officials. — PTI
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Nov 1, 2025 03:05 PM IST
Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: 'My thoughts with those who lost their near and dear ones': PM
"Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon," Modi said in a post on X.
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: PMO announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed. — PTI
Nov 1, 2025 02:23 PM IST
Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: 'Govt will ensure injured receive best treatment'
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan posted on X: "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 child was also among them has deeply shaken us. The government will take all possible measures to ensure that the injured in this incident receive the best treatment. I hope they recover quickly. Expressing profound condolences to the families of the deceased, I assure them that the government will extend all kinds of support to them. I request the administrative machinery to regulate the crowds of devotees at temples across the state during spiritually significant days and ensure that no such accidents occur."
Nov 1, 2025 02:05 PM IST
Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: Amit Shah condoles deaths
Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X: "The stampede incident at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of devotees' lives, has deeply shocked me. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased devotees. I pray that the injured devotees recover quickly."
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Nov 1, 2025 01:58 PM IST
Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: Ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for deceased's family
PM Modi said an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
"Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon," he said.
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: Nara Lokesh extends condolences
Minister Nara Lokesh extended his condolences saying, "The stampede at Kasibugga Venkateswara Temple has caused the deaths of several devotees, plunging us into profound shock. A deep sorrow has gripped us on this Ekadashi day. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives."
"The government is providing better medical treatment to those injured in the stampede. As soon as the information was received, I spoke with the officials, Minister Achchennaidu from the district, and local MLA Gauthu Shirish. I have instructed that immediate assistance be provided to the affected individuals, he added."
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Andhra Venkateswara Temple Stampede Live Updates: Jagan Mohan Reddy extends condolences
Former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic stampede at the Kasibugga temple in Srikakulam district. He said it was heartbreaking that the devotees lost their lives in the incident and urged the government to immediately support the bereaved families and provide the best medical care to the injured.
In a statement, Jagan Mohan Reddy said that similar incidents had occurred earlier — six devotees died during Vaikuntha Ekadasi in Tirupati and seven more at Simhachalam temple. He said that despite repeated tragedies, the government has failed to take proper precautions and has acted with utter negligence. “This repeated loss of innocent lives reflects the inefficiency of Chandrababu Naidu’s administration,” he said, urging the government to take serious corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: 'Entry, exit points the same'
"The entry and exit points of the temple were the same, leading to unabated rush," AP government officials said.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: Area was under construction, says cop
"The area where pilgrims were gathered was under construction and lacked basic strength" a top AP police official said.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: Didn't have permission for gathering
"This temple is a private temple and did not have permission from the government for the Ekadashi gathering. The temple doesn't fall under the endowment department," a AP police source said.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: 'Extraordinary rush of visitors today'
"Usually on Saturdays, around 10,000-15,000 devotees visit. Today being ekadasi, there was an extraordinary rush of around 25,000 visitors. The temple has recently become very famous as 'Chinna Tirupati'( small Tirupati). Just like every Saturday, police was informed to make security arrangements," a temple official said.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: Stampede occurred in crowd of women devotees
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: 2 kids among 9 dead
The nine devotees who died in the stampede include two children.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: Temple spread over 12 acres
The Kashibbugga temple at Srikakulam is spread over 12 acres and receives devotees from far and wide.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: Railing gave way
A police official told The Indian Express that a railing in the queue appears to have given way since many devotees were jostling to move ahead, causing people to fall over each other.
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Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: CM extends condolences
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said on X: “The stampede incident at the Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district has caused a shock. The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured. I have requested the local officials and public representatives to visit the site of the incident and oversee the relief measures.”
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Nov 1, 2025 12:53 PM IST
Andhra Temple Stampede Live Updates: Stampede at Andhra temple
A stampede took place at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, leaving several people injured, a CMO statement read. The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi. The heavy rush of devotees led to overcrowding, resulting in a stampede.
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