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Six devotees lost their lives in a stampede at Tirupati’s Vishnu Niwasam during token distribution for Vaikuntha Dwara Sarvadarshanam.
Stampede at Tirupati Leaves Six Dead
Six people tragically lost their lives in a stampede at Vishnu Niwasam, Tirupati, during the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Sarvadarshanam. The incident occurred as thousands of devotees rushed to secure tokens for the special 10-day darshan starting Friday.
Injuries and Rescue Efforts
Sixteen individuals sustained injuries in the chaos and were promptly taken to Ruia Hospital for treatment. Visuals showed a heavy police presence and ambulances transferring injured devotees. Witnesses reported that around 60 people fell over each other in the massive rush.
Reactions from Officials and Leaders
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairperson BR Naidu termed the event an accident, denying any conspiracy. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed their condolences, with the PM emphasizing the government’s support for those affected.
