A tragic stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations has claimed 11 lives and left 33 injured, prompting Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to issue a public apology.
🔴 Key Developments:
- Overcrowding led to chaos, as more than 3 lakh people gathered at a stadium with a 35,000 capacity.
- Gates were broken, triggering a stampede that resulted in multiple casualties.
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and free medical treatment for the injured.
📢 DK Shivakumar’s Statement:
- “This should not have happened… We never expected such a big crowd. We apologize for this incident.”
- He accused the BJP of politicizing the tragedy, stating that the Congress government is committed to finding solutions.
- All government events scheduled for June 6 have been postponed, including World Environment Day celebrations.
⚠️ Investigation Underway:
- A magisterial inquiry has been ordered, with a 15-day deadline to determine accountability.
- Security lapses and crowd mismanagement are being examined.
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