Tragic Stampede in Tirupati: Collector Submits Report back to CM Chandrababu Naidu

In a heartbreaking incident throughout the Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan token distribution in Tirupati, a stampede occurred, resulting in the lack of a number of lives. Tirupati District Collector has submitted an in depth report back to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, highlighting the causes and lapses that led to the tragedy.

In accordance with the report, the stampede was triggered by the over-enthusiasm of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), who allowed a big crowd of devotees to enter the token distribution heart suddenly. The report additionally identified negligence by the ambulance driver, who parked the car outdoors the token counter and left the scene, remaining unreachable for 20 minutes. This delay in emergency response reportedly worsened the scenario.

The Collector’s report, primarily based on inputs from SP Subba Rao and different officers, revealed that the DSP’s mismanagement and the ambulance driver’s negligence had been key components within the incident. In the meantime, TTD Govt Officer (EO) Shyamala Rao additionally confirmed that the stampede occurred because of the sudden opening of gates by the DSP. Additional particulars are anticipated because the investigation progresses.

The incident occurred throughout the Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations, the place hundreds of devotees gathered at varied facilities in Tirupati to gather tokens for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara’s Vaikuntha Dwaram. The huge rush led to chaos, ensuing within the tragic stampede that claimed six lives and left a number of injured.

Presently, 6 devotees deceased and 13 injured devotees are present process remedy at SVIMS Hospital, whereas many others have been discharged. AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is ready to go to Tirupati quickly to satisfy the injured and console the households of the deceased. He’s additionally anticipated to announce compensation for the victims’ households.

This incident has raised severe issues about crowd administration and emergency preparedness throughout giant non secular gatherings. Authorities are underneath strain to make sure such tragedies are prevented sooner or later.