Several people have died in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam.

The stampede occurred during a massive gathering of devotees at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga on the occasion of Ekadashi.

A large number of devotees turned up for the temple on account of ‘Ekadashi’ during Karthikamasam.

As the devotees arrived in large number, the officials could not control resulting in stampede. More details are awaited.

"The stampede incident at the Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district has caused a shock. The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured. I have

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