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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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