Andhra Pradesh, 9th Jan. Tirupati witnessed a heartbreaking tragedy on Vaikuntha Ekadashi as a stampede at the Vishnu Nivasam claimed six lives and left several others injured. The incident occurred during the distribution of darshan tokens, as thousands of devotees gathered, leading to overcrowding and chaos.
Eyewitnesses reported inadequate crowd management and a lack of proper arrangements to handle the massive turnout. Authorities are now under scrutiny for the lapses that contributed to the disaster.
Prominent leaders have expressed condolences to the bereaved families and called for immediate support for the injured and affected. In response, local authorities are taking steps to manage the aftermath and implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is a significant festival that draws large numbers of devotees to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), emphasizing the need for better crowd control strategies during peak occasions.
