NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the deaths caused by a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. He said the state government is assisting the victims of the incident.
In a post on soon. AP govt is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM Modi.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences and wished recovery to the injured. In his post on the stampede at the Tirupati Vishnu Niwasam ticket counter. I pray that the souls of the devotees who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident may rest in peace. injured a speedy recovery”.
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences and urged Congress leaders and workers to extend all possible assistance during this difficult time.
According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials, six people were killed and several others injured after a stampede occurred near Vishnu Nivasam. The incident occurred near the counter selling ‘darshan’ tokens at Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara.
TTD president BR Naidu’s office issued a statement confirming the incident. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is monitoring the situation and will visit the families of the victims on Thursday morning.
The statement read: “It is an unfortunate development, 6 pilgrims lost their lives. So far, only one pilgrim has been identified, while the others are yet to be identified. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu takes the matter very seriously. incident and has expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the officials during a teleconference The Chief Minister will visit the families of the deceased tomorrow at 11:45 CM has warned that these incidents should not be repeated and is closely monitoring the. updates on the topic.