‘Extremely heartbreaking’: CM Naidu mourns deaths in Andhra temple stampede, orders relief & rescue for injured

Naidu further said, “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.”

Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh also expressed his grief over the incident, and spoke with the local MLA to oversee the treatment of those affected in the stampede.

“The stampede at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Temple has caused the deaths of several devotees, plunging us into profound shock. A deep sorrow has gripped us on this Ekadashi day. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives,” he tweeted.

Lokesh said in his statement, “The government is providing better medical treatment to those injured in the stampede. As soon as the information was received, I spoke with the officials, Minister Achchennaidu from the district, and local MLA Gauthu Shirish. I have instructed that immediate assistance be provided to the affected individuals.”

At least nine people died and several others were left injured after a stampede broke out in the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga at around 11.30 am on Saturday. The heavy rush of devotees led to overcrowding, resulting in a sudden stampede. The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.