Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Officials Face Action After Tirupati Stampede Inquiry
In January, a stampede at the Tirupati temple caused deaths and injuries.
A government report found two officials responsible for not managing the crowd well.
They didn't follow rules at the Padmavati Park, leading to the stampede.
The report also noted delays in helping the injured, contributing to deaths.
The government decided to punish the officials for their mistakes after reviewing the report.
State cabinet decided to take disciplinary action against two officials.
The decision followed a report on the January 8 Tirupati stampede.
The stampede occurred during token distribution at the Tirumala temple.
Negligence by Harinath Reddy and AV Ramana Kumar was cited.
The commission found lapses in crowd control at Padmavati Park.
- Who
- The state cabinet, Harinath Reddy, AV Ramana Kumar, and pilgrims involved in the stampede.
- What
- The state cabinet decided to take disciplinary action against two officials after a stampede at Tirupati.
- When
- The decision was made on Thursday regarding the January 8 stampede.
- Where
- Tirupati, specifically at the Tirumala temple and Padmavati Park.
- Why
- The cabinet determined negligence by two officials caused the stampede.
Judicial Commission Findings
State Cabinet Decision
Accountability
Judicial Commission Findings
The Judicial Commission found two officials responsible and recommended disciplinary action.
State Cabinet Decision
The Judicial Commission found two officials responsible and recommended disciplinary action.
- Event
- Stampede at Tirupati
- Date of Stampede
- January 8
- Location
- Tirupati, Tirumala temple and Padmavati Park
- Cause of Action
- Negligence in crowd control
- Officials held responsible
- Harinath Reddy, AV Ramana Kumar
- Result
- Disciplinary action