Bangalore Stampede Chinnaswamy Stadium: In IPL 2025, there was a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore before celebrating the historic victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). By the time the news was written, 7 people died in the stampede. At the same time, a large number of people have been injured, who have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. In a special conversation with India Today on the accident, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said, this is a very unfortunate incident. Everyone should take lessons from such incidents.
BCCI is considering making rules
Devjit Saikia said, ‘I think there have been some mistakes in this incident. Although BCCI has no straight to do with this RCB event, but still we should take lessons from it. He further said that BCCI is now considering making some new rules regarding such victory celebrations, so that such incidents can be stopped in future.
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla’s statement
On the accident, BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla said that whatever help can be done, we will definitely do it. I am constantly talking to the Karnataka government. We are also seriously talking about this issue at the BCCI level. There should be no politics regarding this sad incident. Such incidents can happen anywhere, so its solution is possible only with collective efforts.
He said that I am in touch with my franchise, Karnataka government and police officers. All together are engaged in handling the situation and deciding the further strategy. Rajiv Shukla said, cricket is a game, politics should not have any place in it. No one had imagined it in a league like IPL. We are with all the affected families and committed to provide all possible help.
Accidents connected video becoming viral
Some videos related to the incident have surfaced, in which it can be seen that the crowd of fans outside the stadium became uncontrollable and climbed on a steep car. During this time the car was badly damaged. This entire case has raised serious questions about crowd control, preparations for the event and security. Now the administration has started investigating the case and a detailed report of the entire incident has been summoned, so that it can be ascertained where the lapse occurred and how to avoid such incidents.
How did the accident happen?
In fact, thousands of RCB fans were engaged to cheer their team and get a glimpse of the winning players outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Meanwhile, a large part of the crowd climbed on the temporary slab placed above a drain there.
According to eyewitnesses, the slab could not tolerate such heavy weight and suddenly broke. As soon as the slab broke, there was chaos and a stampede situation arose on the spot. Many people were injured in this accident.
Questions arising on organizing and crowd control
A special program was organized by Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in honor of RCB players. A large number of people gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium to see this ceremony. However, before the program, adequate arrangements for security and mob control were not made, such allegations have come to light. Local people and eyewitnesses say that there were not enough police force and barricading arrangements to handle the crowd at the venue, which caused the situation to become uncontrollable and an accident.
What did Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar say?
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar reacted to the Chinnaswamy Stadium accident and said, “I cannot confirm the exact number of dead or injured.” I myself am leaving for the occasion.
He informed that more than 5000 security personnel were deployed for the program and the situation is constantly being monitored. The deputy CM assured that detailed information will be shared soon after complete review of the situation.
HD on accident Kumaraswamy made serious allegations against the government
Former Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy has expressed deep grief over the Chinnaswamy Stadium accident and has raised questions on the preparations of the state government. He wrote on the social media platform X (East Twitter), it is very sad and shocked to kill people even before the celebration of RCB’s victory begins. The main reason for this tragedy is to have serious omission and lack of adequate measures in preparation. The Congress government should take full responsibility of this disaster.
Kumaraswamy has demanded the best treatment to the injured and immediate compensation to the families of the deceased. Along with this, he has appealed to the administration that emergency arrangements should be implemented with immediate effect to safely bring home to the huge crowds around the stadium and Vidhan Saudha.
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