US EditionSeveral feared dead in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India
- At least 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 were injured in a deadly crowd crush near the M. Chinnaswamy cricket ground in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025.
- The stampede occurred after large crowds gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore's inaugural victory in the Indian Premier League the day before.
- Authorities struggled to control the estimated 200,000-300,000 fans outside the stadium, which has a 35,000-person capacity, leading to gate rush and chaos.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed regret over the tragic incident occurring during what was meant to be a joyous occasion, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru committed to providing Rs 10 lakh to the families of each person who lost their lives.
- The tragedy prompted an official inquiry and raised concerns over crowd management at large Indian events, highlighting risks despite curtailed victory celebrations.
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Tragedy Strikes at Chinnaswamy: 11 Dead in Stampede A stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured 56 individuals during a ceremony organized to honor RCB players, police reported on Thursday.The Karnataka State Cricket Association, RCB franchise, and DNA Entertainment Pvt Ltd face charges ranging from culpable homicide to endangering public safety. The police have registered the case at Cubbon Park station, with the investigat…
The images of the people who spilled on the streets outside the stadium M. Chinnaswamy of Bengaluru after the cast that broke out during the cricket celebrations, which caused several victims. The fans had come out to celebrate and welcome their heroes, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who beat the Punjab Kings in an exciting cricket final of the Indian Premier League. The party, however, with the crowd crowded, turned into tragedy: 11 fans were…
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