蒂鲁帕蒂踩踏事件：六人在 Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan 象征性抢购中丧生

蒂鲁帕蒂：周三晚上，蒂鲁帕蒂的一个代币分发中心发生了悲惨的踩踏事件，造成六人死亡，数十人受伤，凸显了 Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan 当前代币发行系统面临的挑战。

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.

周三晚上，蒂鲁帕蒂的一个代币分发中心发生踩踏事件，造成六人死亡，数十人受伤。该事件引发了广泛关注，批评者强调延长 10 天达显期和对预付代币的依赖是重要因素。

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.

蒂鲁马拉山寺庙的 Vaikunta Ekadasi 节传统上持续两天，信徒通过 300 卢比的在线门票或 Sarva（免费）达显线路进入达显，无需额外代币。然而，2021 年，在 YSRCP 的领导下，YV Subba Reddy 领导的 TTD 信托委员会将 Vaikunta Dwara darshan 延长至 10 天，以容纳更多的奉献者。

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.

为了管理预期的涌入，TTD 推出了免费的时隙 Sarva Darshan (SSD) 代币，在蒂鲁帕蒂和蒂鲁马拉的多个柜台分发。这一变化显着增加了朝圣者的数量，但也带来了后勤方面的挑战。

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.

自该系统引入以来，不断出现过度拥挤和偶尔发生踩踏的问题。 2021年，这个问题变得严重，导致警方对信徒提出了轻微的拉蒂指控。在随后的两年中，还报告了一些小事件。

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.

上世纪 90 年代，甚至有报道称蒂鲁马拉的信徒在排队时发生了推挤。但是，如此大规模的踩踏和信徒死亡事件在 TTD 历史上从未发生过。

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.

为了今年的庆祝活动，TTD 宣布于 1 月 10 日、11 日和 12 日（周四凌晨 5 点开始）为 darshan 分发 12 亿个 SSD 代币。

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.

代币在 94 个柜台发行，其中 90 个柜台分布在蒂鲁帕蒂的 8 个中心和蒂鲁马拉的 4 个中心。 1 月 13 日至 19 日，SSD 代币将在蒂鲁帕蒂的三个中心分发。

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.

尽管采取了部署警察人员和安装闭路电视摄像机等措施，但信徒数量之大还是超出了安排，导致过度拥挤和混乱。初步报告显示，踩踏事件是由于无法控制的人群激增和人群控制措施不足引发的。

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 董事会主席 BR Naidu 对这一事件表示遗憾，称这是一次悲剧性的行政失误。他透露，他曾警告官员可能出现混乱，并强调需要严格管理，但事态却逐渐失控。

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.

周三的事件加剧了对代币发行系统进行审查的呼声。虽然延长达显期的目的是为了容纳更多的信徒，但批评者认为这加剧了后勤和安全问题。观察人士认为，对 SSD 代币的依赖导致了配送中心的拥堵，而且涌入的规模似乎超出了政府的准备。

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.

许多奉献者和专家敦促 TTD 探索替代方法，例如增加配送中心的数量、部署更多人员进行人群控制以及改善高需求地点的基础设施。这场悲剧凸显了对系统进行全面检修的迫切需要，以确保信徒在未来庆祝活动中的安全。