Several devotees were feared killed after a stampede broke out at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district on Saturday (November 1, 2025).

Though exact details of the tragedy are yet to emerge, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu took to social media to express shock over the casualties. He also said that he has directed officials to ensure better treatment for the injured persons and added that he instructed the authorities and local leaders to monitor the relief work at the stampede site.

The exact number of deaths and injuries is yet to be confirmed by authorities.

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November 01, 2025 13:20 Several feared dead at Venkateswara Swamy Temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam

Multiple casualties are feared at a temple

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