Tragedy at Tirumala! Several devotees killed in shocking stampede at Andhra Pradesh's Venkateswara Swami Temple

The stampede broke out during a heavy rush of devotees at the temple.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wrote on X, "The stampede incident at the Venkateswara Temple in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district has caused a shock. The death of devotees in this tragic incident is extremely heartbreaking.

"I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I have instructed the officials to provide speedy and proper treatment to those who have been injured. I have requested the local officials and public representatives to visit the site of the incident and oversee the relief measures."

The stampede occurred as a massive number of devotees went to the temple to offer prayers on the auspicious day of Ekadashi. 

The videos show hundreds of women trying to climb up the staircase amid the heavy rush. 

In some videos, women were seen rushed to the hospital in critical condition.