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Nine devotees, including eight women and a child, died in a stampede at a newly built temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, early this morning. At least 17 others hurt in the stampede that occurred during a heavy rush at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga on the day of Ekadashi, which is an important day for Hindus. 9 killed in Venkateswara Temple stampede Horrific videos from the temple showed extreme overcrowding, with hundreds of women holding puja baskets pushing through a staircase in a desperate effort to escape. Several bodies later found scattered across the temple grounds. In one corner, an injured woman seen crying heavily. Many people rushed to help the injured. Some tried to pull others, gasping for breath, from the crowd. Women who collapsed taken to ambulances, where medical workers attempted to revive them. The police later arrived at the scene and managed to bring the situation under control. Financial Assistance For Victims Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the stampede deaths and announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh each for the victims’ families. The injured will receive Rs 50,000. “I am pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives. The injured will receive Rs. 50,000,” he said. Governor S Abdul Nazeer also expressed his sorrow and instructed the district administration to provide better care to the injured. Read also: Sanjay Raut declared 2 month break from politics due to health issues, PM Modi reacts
