The jubilant celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) victory in IPL took a tragic turn on Wednesday. Before RCB's victory parade at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, a stampede erupted, causing the unfortunate deaths of 11 people amid the dense crowd outside. This disaster struck as thousands gathered to celebrate RCB's triumph after 18 years.
Deputy CM Pictured with Players
Amid the severe tragedy outside, astonishing images emerged from inside the stadium. Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar remained in the stadium despite the chaos, where he honored RCB players and partook in the celebrations. Shivakumar was seen lifting the cup and posing with the players for photographs. In many images, the players appear smiling, marking their joyful achievement.
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Massive Turnout of RCB Fans
It's noteworthy that thousands of RCB fans thronged to the Chinnaswamy Stadium to cheer their team and catch a glimpse of the victorious players. During this, a precarious slab over a drain collapsed under the mass, leading to the stampede. Witnesses reported numerous people tumbling and getting crushed in the frenzy, with 11 fatalities and many injuries. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had organized a special event in honor of RCB players. This event drew a crowd into the stadium, and there were allegations of inadequate safety and crowd management measures before the event started.
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's Response
Karnataka's Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar stated, "I cannot confirm the exact number of deceased or injured right now. I am heading to the site. We deployed over 5000 security personnel. The situation is being monitored closely, and detailed information will be shared soon."
