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Multiple Killed In Stampede Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium; BJP Targets Sidda Govt Over Mismanagement News24 –

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The celebration of RCB’s historic victory turned into a tragic incident. A stampede broke out due to the huge crowd gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in which eight people lost their lives and many were seriously injured. Thousands of fans had come out on the streets of Bengaluru to celebrate the team’s first IPL trophy, but this unfortunate incident happened due to a lack of crowd control.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s Clarification

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said in a media interaction that it had become difficult to control the crowd. He also clarified that the number of dead and injured cannot be confirmed yet.

“This crowd was not under control, according to me. I apologize to the people of Bengaluru and Karnataka. We had planned to take out a procession, but the crowd got out of control. We had made security arrangements for about 5,000 people, but it would not have been right to lathi-charge such an enthusiastic young crowd.”

DK Shivakumar wrote on his X handle that, “People who were supposed to witness RCB’s IPL victory celebrations, the tragedy and death have brought deep pain and shock. My condolences to the deceased. My condolences to their family. Let there be pride, but not bigger than life. I appeal to everyone to please stay safe.”

On BJP’s allegations on the stampede-like situation, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, ” They are there to allege and we are there to protect…yes, I am going to the hospital…”

Sequence Of Events

The RCB team landed at HAL airport on Wednesday, the day after winning the trophy. From there, the team proceeded towards Vidhana Soudha to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The team, led by team captain Rajat Patidar, was welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport. Meanwhile, pictures on social media showed policemen taking injured and unconscious people to the hospital. The gates of the Cubbon Park metro station near the Chinnaswamy stadium were closed.

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra reached at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital to meet people who were injured in the stampede in Bengaluru.

Karnataka BJP’s Reaction

Karnataka BJP wrote, “7 dead. Many are battling for life after a stampede due to the irresponsibility of the Congress government. No crowd control measures. No basic arrangements. Just chaos. While innocent people died, Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar were busy shooting reels & hogging limelight with cricketers. Shame on this photo-op Congress government.”




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