Tirupati, India: A stampede at the Vishnu Nivasam ticket counter in Tirupati left six dead and 20 injured as devotees scrambled for Vaikunta Ekadasi festival tickets. Overcrowding occurred on January 8, ahead of the planned ticket sale on January 9. Inadequate arrangements and overwhelming crowds led to the tragedy. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Tirupati Stampede: Six Dead, 20 Injured
