NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday vowed strict action against those responsible for the deadly stampede in Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga. While addressing a gathering in Sri Sathya Sai district, CM Naidu accused the organisers of not informing the police or local authorities about the event. “It is extremely painful that innocent people lost their lives in the stampede. I pay my respects to the deceased. A private individual constructed the Venkateswara temple at Kashi Bugga, and due to Kartika Ekadashi, a large number of devotees gathered there," Naidu said. "Unfortunately, the organisers did not inform the police or local authorities about the event. Had they informed us, we would have provided police protection and controlled t
'Had they informed ...': CM Naidu blames organisers for temple stampede; cites coordination lapse
The Times of India15 hrs ago
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