Authorities say crowd was ‘uncontrollable’ as thousands gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first IPL title win.
A tragic stampede occurred outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first IPL title victory, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Reports indicate at least 11 people have died, with local officials highlighting the crowd’s uncontrollable nature as thousands gathered for the event. Such incidents are common in India when large crowds assemble, reminiscent of earlier tragedies like the January Maha Kumbh festival stampede that killed at least 30 people.
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