Medaram Jatara: Devotees Injured by Thrown Jaggery, Coconuts at Altars

• More than 80 devotees injured by jaggery and coconuts thrown at the Medaram Jatara altars.
• Due to heavy crowds, devotees unable to reach the goddesses are throwing offerings, causing injuries.
• A hoarding near Haritha Hotel fell, injuring Edla Narasayya; he criticized police inaction.
• Collector Divakar ordered removal of hoardings along main roads to prevent further accidents.
• Despite announcements, some devotees continue to throw offerings, leading to safety concerns.

Why It Matters: Devotees are getting injured at Medaram Jatara due to unsafe throwing of offerings amid crowds.