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A tragic stampede at Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati claimed the lives of six devotees during the distribution of Vaikunthadwara Sarvadarshanam tokens, with sixteen others injured and taken to Ruia Hospital. The incident occurred due to a massive influx of devotees, leading to chaos as many fell on top of each other while trying to collect tokens. Witnesses and locals criticized police negligence, alleging that ambulance drivers were absent, delaying medical assistance. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his shock and ordered immediate relief measures, while ruling out conspiracy. A probe is underway to investigate potential police mismanagement. Political leaders, including MLA Nara Lokesh and Congress's YS Sharmila, emphasized the need for better crowd control measures to prevent such tragedies. The tokens were scheduled for distribution starting at 5 am the following day, drawing large crowds of devotees eager to visit the temple. 
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Published: Jan 09 2025, 1 pmeznews.inA stampede at Tirupati on Wednesday resulted in six fatalities and nearly 40 injuries as devotees jostled for tickets to the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at the Lord Venkateswara temple. Survivors described chaotic scenes, citing long wait times and the sudden opening of gates that led to a surge of people. D. Venkata Lakshmi, a long-time visitor, recounted the panic, stating that she feared for her life as crowds surged uncontrollably. Criticism has been directed at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for inadequate crowd management, with Congress leaders calling for an investigation and accountability. YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed condolences and urged the government to provide medical care for the injured. Calls for the resignation of TTD chairman B.R. Naidu and financial compensation for victims' families have also been made, highlighting concerns over the lack of preparation for the influx of devotees during the festival season.
Published: Jan 09 2025, 1 pmeznews.inA tragic stampede occurred in Tirupati during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival, claiming the lives of five people, including Shanthi, the wife of Venkatesh, who was at the temple with his family. The chaos erupted when a woman in the queue for special 'darshan' tokens fell ill, prompting authorities to open the gates, which led many to mistakenly believe they could enter. Venkatesh, devastated by the loss, criticized the police management, stating they were unable to locate Shanthi until they learned of her death through a viral video. District Collector Dr S Venkateswar defended the arrangements, claiming sufficient police presence and resources were in place. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his shock and is set to visit the site, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and assured assistance for the victims' families. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board dismissed any conspiracy theories related to the incident.
Published: Jan 09 2025, 11 ameznews.inAt least six people were killed and numerous others injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati on Wednesday evening, during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, a significant event linked to the auspicious Vaikunth Ekadasi celebrated on January 10. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) confirmed the incident, prompting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to monitor the situation and plan a visit to meet the victims' families. Vaikunth Ekadasi is a revered day in the Hindu calendar, believed to grant devotees liberation and entry to Lord Vishnu's celestial abode, Vaikuntha, through the ceremonial opening of the Vaikunta Dwara. This gate, closed year-round, is opened only on this holy day, attracting a massive influx of devotees, necessitating the issuance of tokens to manage the crowd effectively.
Published: Jan 09 2025, 12 pmeznews.inNEW DELHI: Ahead of the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh, large crowds gathered at over 90 ticket counters for the distribution of 120,000 tokens for the "sarva darshan" (free darshan) on January 10 to 12. Thousands arrived early, leading to chaos when the distribution began on Thursday morning. The situation escalated at a counter in Bairagipatteda, where an attempt to assist a woman feeling unwell triggered a surge, resulting in a stampede that left at least six devotees dead and over 40 injured. Despite arrangements at 94 counters across various locations, inadequate crowd management contributed to the tragedy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the victims, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called the incident "deeply disturbing." The festival allows devotees to pray to Lord Venkateswara from the temple's northern entrance.
Published: Jan 09 2025, 9 ameznews.inA tragic stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of at least six people and left many injured during the chaotic distribution of 'darshan' tokens on Wednesday evening. Eyewitnesses reported that a sudden rush occurred when police opened the gates, leading to a crush of pilgrims vying for tickets. One woman recounted how her family, waiting in line since 11 a.m., faced chaos as male pilgrims surged forward, injuring several women. The husband of a deceased woman described the harrowing moment when the stampede erupted while they were trying to obtain Vaikunta Dwara Darshan tickets. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials confirmed the fatalities, with only one victim identified so far. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the situation, expressing dissatisfaction with the management and pledging to meet the victims' families, emphasizing the need to prevent such incidents in the future.
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