Judicial Inquiry Initiated into Tirupati Vaikuntha Ekadashi Stampede

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a judicial inquiry into the recent stampede that occurred during the distribution of Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan tokens at Tirupati’s Padmavati Park. Retired High Court Judge Justice M. Satyanarayanamurthy has been appointed as the head of the Commission of Inquiry.

The commission, vested with the powers of a civil court, is authorized to summon individuals for investigation, collect evidence, and review official records. It has been instructed to complete its inquiry within six months and submit a detailed report to the government.

Key Areas of Investigation

• Adequacy of arrangements for Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan token distribution and identification of responsible individuals in case of errors.
• Circumstances leading to the stampede.
• Preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
• Recommendations on organizational steps to ensure the safety of devotees visiting the Srivari Temple.

The commission has the authority to summon individuals, request documents, receive affidavits, and examine witnesses to uncover the facts.

This proactive move by the government aims to ensure accountability and the safety of devotees while improving organizational measures for future events.