Sri Venkateswara Temple stampede kills Odisha student, 2025

A 21-year-old nursing student from Odisha died after a crowd surge at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala. The incident triggered a police investigation and a review of crowd management by temple authorities. Family members have been informed, and officials vowed stricter measures as pilgrim traffic remains heavy. The death has sparked safety concerns across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh states.