Hundreds of worshipers had gathered at the temple to mark a holy day in the Hindu calendar when the incident took place.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “affected” by the stampede and announced a compensation of $2,500 each to the families of the victims.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide prompt and proper care to the injured.
Tragic visuals coming from outside the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Kashi Bugga, where the tragic stampede unfolded earlier this morning. (Viewer discretion is advised) pic.twitter.com/a9SfO8fe3T
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“I have asked local officials and representatives of the public to visit the scene of the incident and oversee the relief measures”Chandrababu said in a Twitter post.
Rescue activities are underway, and the authorities are appealing to citizens to avoid visiting the temple until the situation stabilizes.
(Vijesti.ba)
