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Deadly stampede in Tirupati: 6 killed due to overcrowding and poor token distribution control

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Deadly stampede in Tirupati: 6 killed due to overcrowding and poor token distribution control

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  • Tragedy struck in Tirupati as a stampede resulted in six fatalities and over 30 injuries during the token distribution for Vaikunthadwara Sarvadarshan.
  • The chaos initiated when crowds surged forward unexpectedly during the distribution process, overwhelming officials.
  • Tokens for 1.2 lakh pilgrims were to be issued, but the lack of effective crowd management led to dangerous congestion.
  • Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, expressed his deep sorrow and promised oversight on the situation and medical care for the injured.
  • Eyewitnesses noted that poor crowd control contributed to the disaster, with calls for improved management during future large-scale events.

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