Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, several injured
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh): Six devotees were killed and several others were injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam during the distribution of Vaikunta Dwara Sarva Darshan tokens in Tirupati yesterday. The devotees had queued up to secure tickets to have the special darshan of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy through Vaikunta Dwara on account of Vaikunta Ekadashi atop Tirumala tomorrow (Jan. 10).
The deceased were identified as Rajani (47), Lavanya (40), Santhi (34), all from Visakhapatnam, B. Naidubabu (51) from Narsipatnam in Anakapalle district, Nirmala (50) from Ballari in Karnataka and Malliga (49) from Salem in Tamil Nadu. The injured were admitted to Ruia Government Hospital and Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) in Tirupati.
District Collector Venkateswrulu told media persons that 41 people were admitted to SVIMS and Ruia Hospital and 22 had been discharged as they recuperated. “Three persons are undergoing treatment as they suffered fractures. All the injured are out of danger,” he added.
District Collector Venkateswrulu told media persons that 41 people were admitted to SVIMS and Ruia Hospital and 22 had been discharged as they recuperated. “Three persons are undergoing treatment as they suffered fractures. All the injured are out of danger,” he added.
In a post on X, Naidu called the incident “deeply disturbing” and expressed shock at the loss of lives during the rush for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam tokens.
He directed officials to provide urgent relief and ensure better medical treatment for the injured. The CM stated he is in constant touch with the district administration and TTD authorities besides closely monitoring the situation.
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