The incident, which occurred near the Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) victory, resulted in the loss of at least eleven lives and injuries to several others. The Prime Minister's expression of grief and condolences to the bereaved families, echoed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the gravity of the situation.
Crowd management proved challenging for law enforcement as a significant number of cricket enthusiasts attempted to enter the stadium simultaneously. In light of the overwhelming turnout, the Bengaluru police issued a traffic advisory, stating that entry to Chinnaswamy Stadium would be restricted to individuals with valid tickets and passes.
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar officially welcomed the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team at HAL Airport, representing the state government, as they arrived...