If the pilgrimage is going on, the group of elephants attacked. Five devotees died in the accident. There are details of the incident in the district. The devotees of the Siddheshwara Temple of the Obulavaripalle Mandal Y Kota Gundalakona Siddheshwara As many as 14 devotees were running… a group of elephants attacked.
Three devotees lost their lives on the spot. Morrow was seriously injured. The victims were rushed to the Railwaykodur Hospital. The two died. Eight devotees were overwhelmed. Those who were seriously injured were taken to Tirupati Ruia. Meanwhile, the dead are residents of Railwaykodur Mandal Kanyagunta ST Colony.
Elephants have increased in recent times. Devotees have to go to the temples across the forest area. While taking vigilance, there is anxiety that the elephants are attacking. Forest Minister Pawan Kalyan was shocked over the tragedy.
The families of the deceased were expressed by the ex -gratia. He said that the government would provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakhs for each family as well as the injured at Rs 5 lakhs.