A crowd crush outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru resulted in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries on Wednesday during a celebration for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic Indian Premier League victory.
Tragedy Strikes as Crowd Crush Claims Lives at Indian Cricket Celebration
Tragedy Strikes as Crowd Crush Claims Lives at Indian Cricket Celebration
At least 10 fatalities reported during chaotic entrance at Bengaluru stadium celebration following IPL victory.
Authorities had canceled a planned parade due to safety concerns yet allowed the celebration to continue inside the stadium. As fans attempted to gain access to the event, pushing and chaos ensued, leading to tragic consequences. Hospital reports indicate that six bodies and multiple injured individuals were admitted, raising concerns among opposition leaders over the state government's lack of preparation. Karnataka’s Chief Minister acknowledged the oversight, claiming the overwhelming crowd prevented proper control measures. The incident casts a shadow over the triumph, highlighting issues of public safety at large-scale events.
In a region known for its cricket fervor, the Bengaluru team’s win, led by iconic player Virat Kohli, typically draws vast crowds. This tragedy underscores the need for improved event safety protocols in celebrations of such massive public interest.
In a region known for its cricket fervor, the Bengaluru team’s win, led by iconic player Virat Kohli, typically draws vast crowds. This tragedy underscores the need for improved event safety protocols in celebrations of such massive public interest.
