Amaravati/IBNS, Nov. 1 -- At least nine people have been killed at a stampede which broke out during a heavy rush of Hindu devotees at Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala, media reports said.

The stampede broke out during a heavy rush of devotees at the temple.

The horrific videos show hundreds of women trying to climb up the staircase amid the heavy rush.

In some videos, women were seen rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Naidu's son and state minister Nara Lokesh said on X, "The stampede at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Temple has caused the deaths of several devotees, plunging us into profound shock. A deep sorrow has gripped us on this Ekadashi day. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those...