Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees

Tirupati stampede news: On Wednesday night, at least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede in Tirupati. This was the tragedy scene for many family members who lost their loved ones. At the scene of the tragedy, outside the iconic Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, thousands of devotees had gathered for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam. Confusing frenzy for death of worshippers in Tirupati stampede

President Murmu on Tirupati stampede expressed "deep agony" over the incident. "Heartbroken over the loss of lives of many devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati. — X she said, "Heartbroken over the loss of lives of many devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati.”

The Tirupati stampede news was also mourned by PM Modi. PMO also expressed condolences on the same and said in a statement, “Sad at the stampede in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. My condolences first and foremost are with all of those who had loved ones who were murdered. I pray for the injured, and hope they will recover soon. Those impacted will receive every assistance the Andhra Pradesh government can provide."

Hundreds of devotees pushed and jostled each other in the stampede to catch tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, believed to be the highest level of religious significance, local officials said. A stampede triggered by the crowd inside the temple campus led to the casualties.

Rescue teams rushed at once to the area, and those wounded were hospitalized in the region. The officials are clamping down to protect devotees and from avoid such incidence.

The nation mourns the Tirupati stampede. PM Modi's response to the incident expressed condolences to the victims, and President Murmu has assured prayers for the affected families. It highlights the need for careful planning to avoid disasters during religious gatherings.

The tragedy has raised questions about safety at the pilgrimage sites, particularly in the peak season. The nation mourns, and efforts are being made to support the victims and their families.