At least 11 people died and 33 were injured in a stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium during the RCB victory parade on Wednesday. Some of the cricket enthusiasts reportedly fell unconscious near the Chinnaswamy Stadium when they gathered to attend a special felicitation for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL title win.
Siddaramaiah announces Rs 10 lakh to kins of victims
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended condolences to the families of 11 people who died in a stampede during the RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru on Wednesday. He stated that the shocking tragedy erased the joy of the long-awaited victory.CM Siddaramaiah said, "I don't want to defend this incident. Our government will not do politics on this. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry and given 15 days' time. People even broke the gates of the stadium. There was a stampede. No one expected such a huge crowd. The stadium has a capacity of only 35,000 people, but 2-3 lakh people came..."
The chief minister announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who were killed in the stampede, and free treatment for the injured.
"A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured,” he said.
DK Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said no information has been received on deaths in RCB celebrations in Bengaluru. He said he will inform on receiving details about the death toll.
"I have spoken to the Police Commissioner and everyone. I will also go to the hospital later. I do not want to disturb the doctors who are taking care of the patients. The exact number cannot be told now. We appeal to the people to remain calm. We shortened the program. The program ended within 10 minutes. We are trying to make everything normal...Lakhs of people came,” he said.
On BJP's allegations on the stampede-like situation in Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar said, " They are there to allege and we are there to protect...yes, I am going to the hospital..."
Car damaged in stampede
A car was damaged after fans climbed over it outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A large number of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans have turned up to catch a glimpse of their champion team. A special felicitation ceremony for all RCB players was organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
While a lot of fans gathered for the felicitation held by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, visuals showed police shifting the injured persons and those who fell unconscious to nearby hospital. However, there was no immediate official confirmation.
In the meantime, rain lashed parts of Bengaluru City as a large number of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans have gathered to cheer and welcome their team.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association has organised a felicitation ceremony for all RCB players.
Karnataka govt felicitates RCB team
In the meantime, the Karnataka government felicitated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, which won their maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year wait for the coveted trophy.
Karnataka Governor Taawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar felicitated the Rajat Patidar-led team on the grand steps in front of the iconic Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state legislature and secretariat.
In a short event, the team was felicitated with traditional Mysuru peta (opulent formal turban), shawl and garland. Large number of people had gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha to witness the event. The team will also be participating in an event organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Academy (KSCA) at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium.
The RCB won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The RCB finally got to lift the trophy after finishing runners-up on three occasions previously.
While a lot of fans gathered for the felicitation held by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, visuals showed police shifting the injured persons and those who fell unconscious to nearby hospital. However, there was no immediate official confirmation.
In the meantime, rain lashed parts of Bengaluru City as a large number of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans have gathered to cheer and welcome their team. The Karnataka State Cricket Association has organised a felicitation ceremony for all RCB players.
Here are the details of the deceased persons:
Details of the deceased at Bowring Hospital:
- Divyamshi – 13-year-old girl
- Diya – 26-year-old woman
- Shravan – 21-year-old man
- Unknown – girl
- Unknown – 17-year-old male
- Unknown – male
Details of the deceased at Vydehi Hospital:
- Bhoomik – 20 years
- Sahana – 19 years
- 20-year-old male deceased
- 35-year-old male deceased
- 2 people are undergoing treatment.
Manipal Hospital Death Details:
- Chinmayi – 19 years
- 6 people are undergoing treatment
Bowring Hospital Death Details (summary)
- Three young women
- Three young men
