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'For five minutes, we thought we were dead': Tirupati stampede survivor recounts horrific incident
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 9, 2025
A deadly stampede occurred at Tirupati's Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam ticket distribution, leaving six dead and over 40 injured. Witness D Venkata Lakshmi described the chaos, with people walking over others and pushing uncontrollably. Survivors blamed poor crowd management by police, noting the sudden gate opening led to the panic....
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Published on January 9, 2025 - 04:55
Tirupati Stampede: Six Dead as Crowds Overwhelm Vaikunta Darshan Token Distribution
At least six people lost their lives and several were injured during a stampede near Tirupati's Vishnu Nivasam on Wednesday. The chaos erupted as hundreds of devotees gathered for Vaikunta Darshan tokens, leading to overcrowding and tragedy. Despite TTD’s arrangements for token distribution across multiple centers, pilgrims began thronging lodges a day earlier, overwhelming officials. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep condolences for the victims' families.
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