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Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI’s Rajeev Shukla Defends Siddaramaiah as 11 Die, Says ‘Can Happen in Any State’
- A stampede broke out at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 during Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2025 victory celebration, killing 11 and injuring 33 people.
- The event saw an overwhelming turnout of more than two to three lakh fans, which exceeded the stadium's 35,000 capacity and raised concerns about inadequate planning and crowd control.
- Opposition parties and BJP leaders sharply criticized the Congress-led state government for failing to deploy sufficient police and properly manage the event, demanding a judicial probe and compensation for victims.
- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the crowd was uncontrollable and security was overwhelmed, while the Chief Minister announced a magisterial inquiry and ₹10 lakh compensation for families of the deceased.
- The tragedy has intensified public debate over large-scale event safety and crisis management in Karnataka, with investigations expected into the cause and organizational failures of the celebration.
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Thousands Barging In, Small Entry Point: What Led To Bengaluru Stampede
A declaration that entry to the Chinnaswamy Stadium for the felicitation programme of the RCB would be free, unprecedented crowds and a narrow gate led to tragedy in Bangalore on Wednesday -- with 11 people dying and 47 being injured in a stampede.
Absolutely gutted: Virat Kohli reacts to Bengaluru stadium stampede during RCB event
RCB star Virat Kohli said he was lost for words as he mourned the loss of lives and injuries in a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the team's IPL celebration on Wednesday, June 4.
RCB, KSCA announce Rs 5L aid to Bengaluru stampede victims' kin
In a joint statement, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) expressed deep concern and heartfelt condolences over the tragic stampede that claimed the life of at least 10 people during the team’s IPL win celebrations at the Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday, June 4. “We sincerely regret this tragedy and stand in solidarity with the bereaved families during this extremely difficult time,” read the…
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