Andhra Venkateshwara Temple Stampede News: 9 Devotees Crushed to Death In Srikakulam Stampede

This special report focuses on a tragic stampede at the Kashi Bugga Venkateshwara Swami temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees have died. The incident has put the state government on high alert, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh monitoring the response. A key question raised during the broadcast was about preventative measures, asking, 'what about crowd management by the authorities, by the temple authorities, by the security forces...especially on such special days?' The devastating event unfolded during the auspicious Karthika Masa Ekadashi festival, with a surge of pilgrims leading to chaos. Women and children are reportedly among the victims. Rescue and relief operations are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath and provide aid to the numerous injured.