No less than 11 individuals have died and dozens extra have been left injured throughout a gathering exterior a cricket stadium in India, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Indian Premier League victory.
The incident occurred as hundreds of cricket followers gathered exterior the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru metropolis to have fun RCB successful the IPL for the primary time of their historical past, a day after their six-run victory over Punjab Kings.
Karnataka state chief minister Siddaramaiah, who makes use of just one title, mentioned the gang tried to interrupt one of many stadium’s gates and enter to participate in celebrations.
Eleven individuals had been killed and 33 others had been injured, he mentioned, including that a lot of the injured had been secure and receiving therapy in hospitals.
“At a time of celebration, this unfortunate event should not have happened,” Siddaramaiah mentioned. “We are saddened by this. The fans that showed up were beyond our expectations.”
Indian TV information channels confirmed visuals of police being stretchered away from the bottom and emergency personnel carrying individuals into ambulances.
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, mentioned on X: “The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones.
“I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery.”
Cricket nice Sachin Tendulkar added: “What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.”
The occasion was being held to have fun Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first Indian Premier League title win on Tuesday.
D.Ok. Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka state, informed reporters that “the crowd was very uncontrollable, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India – who organise the IPL – called the incident “unlucky.”
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli lifted the trophy in entrance of packed crowds on Wednesday
RCB launch assertion after ‘tragic lack of lives’
The ceremony for the gamers was nonetheless held contained in the stadium, the place gamers like Virat Kohli and RCB captain Rajat Patidar spoke on stage.
In an announcement, RCB mentioned: “We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us.
“RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration.
“We urge all our supporters to please keep secure.”
RCB batter and former India captain Virat Kohli reposted the team’s statement along with a message of his own on Instagram, saying: “Confused. Completely gutted.”
BCCI president Devajit Saikia told NDTV: “After such a grand closing yesterday, it is actually unlucky and sudden that this type of information is popping out of Bangalore.
“We have the deepest condolences for all the family members of those who have died in this very tragic incident. We are praying that whoever is injured are getting the best of treatment so they can get the earliest recovery.”
