Andhra temple stampede: Several people are feared to have died in the stampede at Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district
A stampede broke out on Saturday morning at the Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Several deaths are feared. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: “The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured. I have requested the local officials and public representatives to visit the site of the incident and oversee the relief measures.”
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