Shocked by loss of lives: President Murmu, PM Modi offer condolences to victims' kin in Andhra temple stampede

President Droupadi Murmu condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam, on Saturday, and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.

"Shocked to learn about the loss of lives in a tragic incident at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for quick recovery of those injured," Murmu said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each would be given from the PM National Relief Fund to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

"Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon," Modi said in a post on X.

The injured would be given Rs 50,000, the PMO said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, too, expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives. Praying that the injured may recover at the earliest," Shah wrote on 'X'.

At least 10 people were killed and many others injured in the stampede that occurred around 11:30 AM. Most of the victims were women, according to officials.