Tirupati Stampede | 6 Die In Stampede At Tirupati During Distribution Of Tokens | Headlines: Jan 9th
Six people died in a stampede at Vishnu Niwasam at Tirupati during the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Sarvadarshanam - a special 'darshan' for devotees for a period of 10 days, starting Friday. A massive rush of devotees attempting to secure tokens resulted in the stampede. One of the devotees was from Tamil Nadu's Salem. Sixteen people were injured during the incident and were taken to the Ruia Hospital for treatment.
