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Chandrababu Naidu Holds Emergency Review After Tirupati Stampede Tragedy
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Chandrababu Naidu Holds Emergency Review After Tirupati Stampede Tragedy

A tragic stampede at the Tirumala Tirupati Temple claimed six lives and left 40 injured during the distribution of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tokens. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has taken swift action, calling for a review meeting and pledging measures to prevent such incidents in the future. KEy Highlights:Details of the IncidentGovernment ResponseAbout Vaikuntha Dwara DarshanSteps for Future Safety Details of the Incident The incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam, close to the ticketing counter for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, during the annual Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations. Key details: Casualties: Six devotees lost their lives, including one woman from Tamil Nadu. Injuries: Approximately 40 people were injured. Crowd Surge: The stampede happene...