Three dead in Devaragattu festival
The Hindu
Three persons lost their lives, while more than a hundred persons were injured in the traditional Banni festival at Devaragattu in Kurnool district
Three persons lost their lives, while more than a hundred persons were injured in the traditional Banni festival at Devaragattu in Kurnool district late in the night on October 24.
The midnight event draws thousands of devotees from across the undivided Kurnool district every year, where more than 1,000 policemen were posted to prevent any untoward incidents.
Several persons climbed up a tree near the festival venue to get a better view. A tree branch gave in and came down with a thud, killing Ganesh (19) and Ramanjaneyulu (54) in the melee. Similarly, the heavy pushing and jostling witnessed at the temple took the life of Kuruva Prakash (35) of Ballari, who reportedly died due to suffocation. The injured were rushed to the government general hospitals at Aluru and Adoni.
It is an ancient practice for the nearby villagers to gather with sticks at the venue and clash with each other on the sidelines of the main festival.
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