From Chinnaswamy Stadium To Maha Kumbh, Major Stampedes In 2025 So Far
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A joyous moment, where thousands of RCB fans celebrated the team's much-awaited IPL victory, turned tragic after a stampede broke out, killing 11 people.
Chaos erupted outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where thousands of people had gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) much-awaited IPL victory, as a stampede broke out.
At least 11 people were killed in the stampede and 33 others were injured as people jostled around to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes at the stadium, said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The state government has ordered a probe into the incident, as people from all walks of life expressed condolences over the loss of lives. A political slugfest ensued as the BJP slammed the Congress government for poor management and crowd control.
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Today's incident adds to the list of major stampedes in India, which have marred key events and celebrations.
Goa Stampede, May 2025
At least six people were killed and over 70 injured after a stampede took place during the annual Devi Lairai Jatra in Shirgaon village in Goa on May 3. The stampede took place as thousands of devotees participated in the procession to witness and take part in the centuries-old ritual at the temple.
According to the eyewitnesses, the situation escalated after a part of the crowd lost control. Locals and the volunteers at the spot to pull people to safety. The stampede occurred when, at one point along the route, due to a downward slope, the crowd began moving rapidly all at once.
New Delhi Stampede, February 2025
A stampede broke out at the New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, killing 18 people and injuring 15 others, according to official records. The rush was for the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj.
At a time when Indian Railways were experiencing a heavy rush of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, hundreds of passengers suddenly gathered on platforms 13 and 14 in a span of 15-20 minutes, triggering a stampede which left several injured.
Maha Kumbh Stampede, January 2025
A stampede broke out in the early hours of January 29 at the Sangam area of the Mahakumbh, as millions of pilgrims crowded together to take a holy dip on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya'.
At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in the incident. The stampede broke out as a vast number of devotees jostled for space at one of the most auspicious times during the Kumbh Mela. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced a judicial probe into the incident at that time.
Tirupati Stampede, January 2025
A stampede broke out in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple during the distribution of tokens for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Tirumala, leaving six dead and 40 others injured.
The stampede occurred due to a huge surge of devotees jostling to obtain tokens. Tirupati Municipal Commissioner Mourya said at least 4,000-5,000 people came together at a time, which caused the stampede.
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June 04, 2025, 21:03 IST
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