09
Jan
A tragic stampede at the revered Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati has resulted in the deaths of at least six devotees, with many others injured. The incident occurred when police opened the temple gates for a 10-day festival, triggering a surge of eager worshippers. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as thousands of devotees rushed forward, leading to some being trampled in the overcrowded premises. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide medical aid, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Officials fear the death toll may rise as some victims are in critical condition. Stampedes during…