Tragic Stampede Tirupati
Tragic Stampede Tirupati January 8, 2025, a tragic stampede occurred at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of at least six devotees and injuries to dozens more. Incident Details: The stampede took place during the distribution of tokens for the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, a significant event attracting large numbers of devotees. Thousands had gathered at various token distribution centers, including the Ramanaidu Municipal High School grounds in Bairagipatteda. The situation escalated when, around 8:50 PM, the gates at Bairagipatteda gave way under the pressure of the crowd, leading to chaos and a deadly stampede. Contributing Factors: Overcrowding: An estimated 5,000 devotees surged forward when the gates were opened, overwhelming the available infrastructure. Poor Planning and Security Lapses: Investigations revealed a lack of barricades and inadequate crowd management at the token distribution centers. Officials had ...