CM Naidu 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. Photo: Screengrab via X/@PTI.
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 13:22
Extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives: Nara Lokesh
Reacting to the deadly stampede, Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh in a social media post said: The stampede at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Temple has caused the deaths of several devotees, plunging us into profound shock. A deep sorrow has gripped us on this Ekadashi day. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. The government is providing better medical treatment to those injured in the stampede. As soon as the information was received, I spoke with the officials, Minister Achchennaidu from the district, and local MLA Gauthu Shirish. I have instructed that immediate assistance be provided to the affected individuals.
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 stampede here in Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday (November 1, 2025).
Reacting to the incident, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, in a post on X, said, “The stampede at Kasibugga Venkateswara temple in Srikakulam district anguished me. It is very sad that devotees have died in this unfortunate incident. I convey my deepest sympathies to the families of the victims.”
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Published - November 01, 2025 01:13 pm IST
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