India, Nov. 1 -- At least 10 people died in a tragic stampede at broke out at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam on Saturday. Reacting to the tragedy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "pained" by the incident and that he prays for the speedy recovery of those who got injured.

He also announced a compensation of Rs.2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the families of who died in the stampede and Rs.50,000 for those who got injured.

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In a post on X, the prime minister's office wrote, "Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I...