A devastating stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga claimed at least ten lives and injured several others on Saturday morning. The chaotic surge occurred as devotees gathered for Ekadashi, overwhelming security and leading to a tragic loss of life. An investigation into the incident and crowd management is underway.

PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for families of those killed in the Srikakulam temple stampede, ₹50,000 for the injured.

Disturbing videos show scores of women trapped in a narrow corridor, clutching puja baskets and screaming for help as the crowd surged forward.