A grave tragedy occurred on June 4 (today) in Bengaluru, India, when a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) led to the deaths of at least 11 people and the injury of over 50 others.
Thousands of fans had gathered to celebrate RCB's first title after 18 years of waiting.
According to authorities, the riots began when the crowd tried to enter the stadium through a single gate, causing a crush and panic.
Police used batons to control the crowd, but this may have worsened the situation, Reuters reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) criticized the organizers for the lack of proper security measures.
The planned victory parade was canceled due to security concerns.
This shocking event has raised major concerns over crowd management and safety at public events in India, calling for immediate measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. /Telegrafi/
