Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga area of Srikakulam district, that claimed ten lives and left several others injured on Saturday. The Chief Minister said that the temple belonged to an individual and authorities were not informed about the event.

He said, "It is extremely painful that innocent people lost their lives in the stampede. I pay my respects to the deceased. A private individual constructed the Venkateswara temple at Kashi Bugga, and, due to Kartika Ekadashi, a large number of devotees gathered there. Unfortunately, the organisers did not inform the police or local authorities about the event. Had they informed us, we would have provided police protection and controlled the crowd. Because of this lack of coordination, ten people lost their lives and five were injured."

Further, the CM ordered a probe into the incident and assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the stampede.