In brief
At least 10 lives were claimed in a tragic stampede outside the Chinnaswamy stadium during a victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who celebrated their IPL title win. The incident happened when thousands gathered to welcome the team, with around 200,000 supporters exceeding expectations as they tried to enter the stadium before gates were even opened. Witnesses reported an overcrowded situation as fans pushed through a small gate. Following the stampede, authorities closed nearby metro stations in response to the chaos, amidst the celebration turning into a horrific scene.
Thousands flooded the streets of Bengaluru to witness the royal reception of the RCB team, who had recently won the Indian Premier League final against the Punjab Kings. The atmosphere was electric as fans donned RCB jerseys and chanted the team's name in unison. However, the joyous occasion took a turn for the worse as the crush occurred at the stadium's gates, with a police official revealing that the number of attendees had far exceeded anticipated figures.Despite preparations for a grand celebration, the deadly incident highlighted the need for better crowd management at large-scale events. Eyewitness accounts describe how crowded metro trains forced many fans to abandon attempts to reach the stadium. In the aftermath of the tragedy, people fled to nearby metro stations, leading authorities to shut them down, heightening the panic among the crowd. The overwhelming turnout for the victory celebration now stands marred by the heartbreaking loss of life.
