"When police opened the gate, pilgrims rushed to...": Eyewitness recalls Tirupati stampede

A stampede occurred in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, claiming six lives and injuring many others during the distribution of Vaikunta Dwara Darshan tokens. The incident happened near Vishnu Nivasam. Witnesses cited an overwhelming rush of pilgrims when police opened the gates for token distribution. The incident is being closely monitored by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.