A tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga claimed the lives of five devotees and injured several others on Saturday morning. The incident occurred during Ekadashi, a sacred Hindu observance, as thousands of devotees gathered. Authorities reportedly struggled to manage the immense crowd, leading to the fatal crush.
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