The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a formal investigation into the recent tragic stampede in Tirupati. This incident, which took place on January 8th during the distribution of tickets for the Tirumala temple, led to the heartbreaking loss of six lives and injured more than 30 others. To understand what happened, the government has appointed a retired High Court judge, Satyanarayana Murthy, to lead a judicial inquiry.
The core purpose of this inquiry is to carefully examine all the circumstances that contributed to the deadly stampede. The investigation will look into the details of the ticket distribution process and identify any flaws or missteps. Through this detailed examination, officials aim to gain a clear picture of what went wrong, so they can make sure similar tragedies are avoided in the future. The government’s decision to conduct such a thorough investigation shows just how seriously they are taking this incident.
Furthermore, the investigation will extend to the planning and safety measures put in place before the event occurred. It will assess whether proper crowd management procedures were used and if sufficient safety precautions were taken to prevent such an incident. The commission has been given six months to complete its inquiry and present its findings to the state government. The findings are expected to offer a comprehensive analysis of the situation.
According to a statement from the Andhra Pradesh government, the commission is required to submit its full report within the next six months. This investigation follows significant criticism of how the ticket distribution was initially managed. Ultimately, the findings of this judicial probe will likely influence how similar events are organized and managed going forward, not only in Tirupati, but throughout the state.