Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, which claimed six lives, including one from Tamil Nadu’s Salem, and left over 40 injured.The incident occurred on Wednesday night as devotees scrambled for tickets to the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills. According to Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar, hundreds of pilgrims had gathered when the chaos unfolded.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stalin said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic #stampede at #Tirupati, which has claimed innocent lives, including those from Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Wishing the injured a swift recovery. #TirupatiStampede.”Deeply saddened by the tragic #stampede at #Tirupati, which has claimed innocent lives, including those from Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Wishing the injured a swift recovery.#TirupatiStampede— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) January 9, 2025 Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident while steps are being taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. The injured are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, with officials monitoring their recovery closely.
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