Stampede in Tirupati temple
– Photo: Amar Ujala Graphic
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A stampede-like situation occurred in the famous Tirupati temple of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. According to media reports, the stampede occurred near the Vaikuntha Dwar Darshan ticket distribution center, in which three people died. Around 4000 devotees were standing in queue for Vaikundar Darshan tickets at various ticket centers in Tirupati since this morning. The incident occurred when devotees were allowed to queue up for token distribution at Bairagi Patti Park.