A 28-year-old woman from Vijayawada tragically died after collapsing near the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanoor on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Krishnaveni, a resident of Bhavanipuram in Vijayawada. She had traveled to the temple with her family members for the darshan of Goddess Padmavathi.
Incident Details
According to TTD vigilance officials, a group of devotees from Vijayawada had arrived at the temple for darshan. Krishnaveni, who was part of the group, remained outside the temple as she was feeling unwell. While her family members were standing in the queue for darshan, she suddenly collapsed near the temple premises.
After being informed, her family members rushed her to a private hospital in Tirupati. However, doctors declared her dead on arrival. The body was later shifted to the SVR Ruia Government General Hospital for post-mortem and other formalities.
Investigation Underway
The exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Doctors are examining whether she died due to a heart attack or a heat-related illness. Tiruchanoor police have registered a case based on a complaint lodged by her husband and have taken up further investigation.
