Overview
- The state confirmed nine fatalities, with 15 injured and three in critical condition after the crush at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga.
- A surge on a narrow staircase to the first floor and the failure of an iron grill on a shared entry–exit path triggered the crowd collapse.
- Authorities said the privately run temple was not registered with the Endowments Department and organizers did not seek permissions or police bandobust.
- An inquiry has been ordered and police have registered a case, with media reporting the temple owner has been booked on culpable-homicide-related charges.
- Compensation announced includes Rs 2 lakh for next of kin and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the PMNRF, with a state minister also declaring Rs 15 lakh for families and Rs 3 lakh for the injured.