Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 9 (HBTV): As many as six people lost their lives and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, according to officials from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

The incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam, close to the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter, during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens.

As per a statement from the office of TTD Chairman BR Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the incident and will meet the families of the victims of the stampede on Thursday.

The statement reads, 'It is an unfortunate event, six pilgrims lost their lives. So far, only one pilgrim has been identified, while the others are yet to be identified. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is very serious about the incident and has expressed dissatisfaction with the officials' management during a teleconference. The Chief Minister will visit the families of the deceased tomorrow at 11:45 AM. CM has warned that such incidents should not be repeated and is closely monitoring updates on the issue.'

Meanwhile, in the late hours of Wednesday, the TTD Chairman visited the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati to meet the injured and take stock of their condition from the doctors.