Nalgonda Agnigundam Jatara Stampede: 10 Devotees Injured in Tragic Incident
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Nalgonda Temple Tragedy: 10 Injured in Fire Pit Stampede at Agnigundala Festival
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News18•04-03-2026, 16:03
Nalgonda Temple Tragedy: 10 Injured in Fire Pit Stampede at Agnigundala Festival
•Ten devotees injured after falling into a fire pit during the Agnigundala program at Sri Parvati Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Nalgonda district.
•The incident occurred during the annual Brahmotsavams in Amulagallu, Vemulapalli Mandal, when devotees rushed forward after the Lord's palanquin crossed.
•Vemulapalli SI Venkateshwarlu and Madgulapalli SI Krishnaiah, along with staff, rescued the injured, who were then hospitalized.
•Timely police response averted a major disaster, earning praise from devotees.
•Villagers expressed shock, stating such an incident has never happened before, and urged for improved safety measures.