At least nine people, including 8 women and a 12-year-old boy, were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga town, Srikakulam district.

This latest tragedy in Andhra Pradesh adds to a string of deadly stampedes that have marked 2025 across India, spanning religious gatherings, political events, and even sporting celebrations. Is poor crowd management to blame for yet another loss of lives?

At least nine people, including 8 women and a 12-year-old boy, were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga town, Srikakulam district.
This latest tragedy in Andhra Pradesh adds to a string of deadly stampedes that have marked 2025 across India, spanning religious gatherings, political events, and even sporting celebrations. Is poor crowd management to blame for yet another loss of lives?

Welcome to the Daily News Dose Podcast by Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

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