蒂魯帕蒂踩踏事件：六人在 Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan 象徵性搶購中喪生

蒂魯帕蒂：週三晚上，蒂魯帕蒂的一個代幣分發中心發生了悲慘的踩踏事件，造成六人死亡，數十人受傷，凸顯了 Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan 當前代幣發行系統面臨的挑戰。

A stampede at a token distribution centre in Tirupati on Wednesday night claimed six lives and left dozens injured. The incident has sparked widespread concern, with critics highlighting the extended 10-day darshan period and the reliance on advance tokens as significant factors.

週三晚上，蒂魯帕蒂的一個代幣分發中心發生踩踏事件，造成六人死亡，數十人受傷。該事件引發了廣泛關注，批評者強調延長 10 天達顯期和對預付代幣的依賴是重要因素。

The Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Tirumala hill temple traditionally lasted two days, with devotees accessing darshan through online Rs.300 tickets or Sarva (free) darshan lines without additional tokens. However, in 2021, under the YSRCP, the TTD trust board led by YV Subba Reddy extended Vaikunta Dwara darshan to 10 days to accommodate more devotees.

蒂魯馬拉山寺廟的 Vaikunta Ekadasi 節傳統上持續兩天，信徒透過 300 盧比的線上門票或 Sarva（免費）達顯線路進入達顯，無需額外代幣。然而，2021 年，在 YSRCP 的領導下，YV Subba Reddy 領導的 TTD 信託委員會將 Vaikunta Dwara darshan 延長至 10 天，以容納更多的奉獻者。

To manage the anticipated influx, TTD introduced free Time-slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens, distributed at multiple counters in Tirupati and Tirumala. This change significantly increased the number of pilgrims but also brought logistical challenges.

為了管理預期的湧入，TTD 推出了免費的時隙 Sarva Darshan (SSD) 代幣，在蒂魯帕蒂和蒂魯馬拉的多個櫃檯分發。這項變化顯著增加了朝聖者的數量，但也帶來了後勤方面的挑戰。

Recurring issues of overcrowding and occasional stampedes have been reported since the system’s introduction. In 2021, the problem was serious which led to the minor lathi charge on devotees by the police. In the subsequent two years also minor incidents were reported.

自從該系統引入以來，不斷出現過度擁擠和偶爾發生踩踏的問題。 2021年，這個問題變得嚴重，導致警方對信徒提出了輕微的拉蒂指控。在隨後的兩年中，也報告了一些小事件。

Even jostling of the devotees in the queue lines in Tirumala was reported in the 90s. But, this magnitude of the stampede and the death of devotees never happened in the history of the TTD.

在 1990 年代，甚至有報道稱蒂魯馬拉的信徒在排隊時發生了推擠。但是，如此大規模的踩踏和信徒死亡事件在 TTD 歷史上從未發生過。

For this year’s celebrations, TTD announced the distribution of 1.20 lakh SSD tokens for darshan on January 10, 11, and 12, beginning at 5 AM on Thursday.

為了今年的慶祝活動，TTD 宣佈於 1 月 10 日、11 日和 12 日（週四凌晨 5 點開始）為 darshan 分發 12 億個 SSD 代幣。

Tokens were issued at 94 counters—90 across eight centers in Tirupati and four in Tirumala. From January 13 to 19, SSD tokens will be distributed at three centers in Tirupati.

代幣在 94 個櫃檯發行，其中 90 個櫃檯分佈在蒂魯帕蒂的 8 個中心和蒂魯馬拉的 4 個中心。 1 月 13 日至 19 日，SSD 代幣將在蒂魯帕蒂的三個中心分發。

Despite measures such as deploying police personnel and installing CCTV cameras, the sheer volume of devotees overwhelmed the arrangements, leading to overcrowding and chaos. Initial reports suggest that the stampede was triggered by unmanageable crowd surges and inadequate crowd control measures.

儘管採取了部署警察人員和安裝閉路電視攝影機等措施，但信徒數量之大還是超出了安排，導致過度擁擠和混亂。初步報告顯示，踩踏事件是由於無法控制的人群激增和人群控制措施不足引發的。

TTD Board chairman B R Naidu expressed regret over the incident, calling it a tragic administrative lapse. He revealed that he had warned officials of potential chaos and emphasised the need for strict management, but the situation spiralled out of control.

TTD 董事會主席 BR Naidu 對此事件表示遺憾，稱這是一次悲劇性的行政失誤。他透露，他曾警告官員可能出現混亂，並強調需要嚴格管理，但事態卻逐漸失控。

The Wednesday incident has intensified calls for a review of the token issuance system. While the extended darshan period aims to accommodate more devotees, critics argue it has exacerbated logistical and safety issues. Observers suggest that the reliance on SSD tokens has led to congestion at distribution centres, and the scale of the influx appears to have outpaced the administration’s preparedness.

週三的事件加劇了對代幣發行系統進行審查的呼聲。雖然延長達顯期的目的是為了容納更多的信徒，但批評者認為這加劇了後勤和安全問題。觀察家認為，對 SSD 代幣的依賴導致了配送中心的擁堵，而且湧入的規模似乎超出了政府的準備。

Many devotees and experts are urging TTD to explore alternative methods, such as increasing the number of distribution centres, deploying more personnel for crowd control, and improving infrastructure at high-demand locations. The tragedy has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of the system to ensure the safety of devotees in future celebrations.

許多奉獻者和專家敦促 TTD 探索替代方法，例如增加配送中心的數量、部署更多人員進行人群控制以及改善高需求地點的基礎設施。這場悲劇凸顯了對系統進行全面檢修的迫切需要，以確保信徒在未來慶祝活動中的安全。