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Bengaluru Stampede: What began as a moment of celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL title ended in grief, as a stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium left at least 11 people feared dead and over 33 others injured.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when thousands of fans gathered to celebrate RCB’s historic IPL 2025 win. The massive crowd turned uncontrollable and a stampede broke out near the stadium premises. Several individuals were hospitalised after falling sick or sustaining injuries due to the rush.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the incident. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “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.”

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also shared his condolences. In a social media post, he said, “It is with great shock that we heard the news that several people lost their lives and others were seriously injured in a stampede during the RCB team’s victory celebrations. The pain of this tragedy has erased the joy of victory.” He extended his sympathies to the grieving families and wished for the speedy recovery of those in hospitals.

The chief minister mentioned that the team had not been permitted to carry out a victory parade due to concerns over potential crowd control issues. Despite these precautions, the stampede occurred outside the stadium as fans gathered in large numbers.

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Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the injured at Bowring Hospital. He stated, “Saddened to witness their pain and speak to the victims during these difficult moments. I assured them of full government support and the best medical care. Let our pride and passion bring joy, not risk. Life is above all.”

Authorities have appealed to the public to prioritise safety over emotion and are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the mishap.