7 killed, many injured in stampede at TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow
Seven TDP workers were killed after a stampede among party workers during a public meeting organized by TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu at Kandukuru in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district.
A stampede broke out during the roadshow of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former state chief minister Chandrababu Naidu at Kandukur in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. In this accident, 7 people died and many people were injured. Former CM Chandrababu Naidu was visiting the district as part of his party's campaign and thousands of supporters gathered at Kandukur to welcome him.
The incident took place when Leader of the Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu was addressing a roadshow there. On the basis of preliminary information, he told that a large number of people gathered at the meeting place. During the meeting, some pushing and shoving also took place between the people, which led to a stampede-like situation in the canal.
Seven TDP workers were killed in a scuffle between party workers during a public meeting organized by TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu at Kandukur in Nellore district today, police said. A woman is also included in the dead. The injured have been admitted to hospital.
After this accident, Chandrababu Naidu left the roadshow in the middle and went to the hospital. To inquire about the condition of the admitted injured. Former CM Naidu has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident. Has announced to teach their children in NTR Trust educational institutions. He also asked the party leaders to ensure better treatment for the injured.