At least eleven people died and several others were injured in a stampede-like situation at chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the royal challengers Bengali premier league victory victory. Evening.
The stamped broke out around 4 pm when more than 15 people, including a woman, fell on the ground in the crowd of the crowd out gate 3 of the stadium. Though officials are yet to confirm the death toll, hospital sources said that at least six people are feared dead. Some others were rushed to hospitals with Severe Injuries, Such as broken legs.
RCB, which won the iPl final against punjab kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, was scheduled to celebrate their Victory in Bengali wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, The team Arrived at Hal Airport on a special flight. As planned, a felicitation program at vidhana soudha, with karnataka chief minister siddaramaiah in attendance. Later, the team was set to participate in a Victory Parade on an open bus. Thousands of fans gathered in front of vidhana soudha as well as outide the chinnaswamy stadium.
The stamped broke out around 4 pm when more than 15 people, including a woman, fell on the ground in the crowd of the crowd out gate 3 of the stadium. (Credit: jithendra m)
There was confusion before the celebrations near the stadium, as the victory parade was not confirmed until the last minute. Additionally, the passes were made mandatory to enter the chinnaswamy stadium to watch the celebations.
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Inayath, a resident of lingarajapuram and an eyewitness, said there were many people who did not have passes eagerly waiting to get in. “It was near gate 3, which was partially opened and everyone starting into the stadium. The crowd or even to help, “He added.
The injured was rushed to bowling and lady curzon hospital and vydehi hospital.
One of the Deceased at Bowring Hospital was identified as devyamshi, 14, a resident of kanur. She had come near the stadium with her mother, Younger Sister, and other family members to see the RCB Victory Celebration.
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“Nothing happned to the others, but I lost my granddaughter,” The girl’s grandmother said at bowling hospital, where the body of five victims have been kept in a mortuary.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister G Parameshwara, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the injured at hospitals. BJP Leaders R Ashok, by Vijayendra, and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy also visited the hospitals and called for a judicial probe into the matter.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Said on X: “The Tragic Incident of a Stamped Near Bengali’s Chinnaswamy Stadium During the RCB Victory Celebrations, Resulting in the Unfortunate Death of Peeple, HAS LEFT MEEP. It is extramely to see innocent life before the primary reason for this massive traged of the lack of proplication and Takery.
“The State Government, LED by @inckarnataka, must take full responsibility for this disaster. The cricket fans that is gathered and vidhana is safet with the same. Emergency measures in this regard and assist the public. “