Police Use Lathis to Control Crowd at Srisailam Temple

Police Use Lathis to Control Crowd at Srisailam Temple

Police resorted to a lathi-charge at the Srisailam Mallanna temple after heavy crowding led to unrest among devotees waiting for darshan. The incident occurred after large numbers of devotees gathered from early morning for Lord Parameshwara’s darshan, leading to congestion inside the temple premises.

Authorities intervened to manage the swelling crowd as tensions rose in the queue lines.

Devotees Wait Hours in Long Queue Lines

Devotees, including Shiva Swamis, had been waiting for several hours in long queues for darshan. Many expressed concern over delays, as ordinary devotees were reportedly made to stand for extended periods without clear movement in the lines.

The prolonged waiting contributed to crowd pressure within the temple complex during peak hours.

Coordination Lapse Leads to a Sudden Rush

Officials indicated that a lack of coordination among temple staff resulted in a sudden surge of devotees moving toward the darshan area at the same time. The unexpected crowd movement created a challenging situation for managing order within the premises.

Police personnel present at the location stepped in to prevent further disorder and ensure crowd control.

Police Act to Restore Order

As the situation intensified, police used lathis to disperse and regulate the crowd. The action was taken to bring the situation under control and maintain safety inside the temple premises.

Administrative attention is expected to focus on improving coordination and crowd management during high-footfall periods at the temple to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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