Bengaluru Stampede: DK Shivakumar meets stampede victims, promises full support
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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the devastating stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed at least eleven lives and injured several others during a public celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru 's first-ever IPL title victory."Visited Bowring Hospital to meet those injured and the bereaved in today's unfortunate incident near Chinnaswamy Stadium. Saddened to witness their pain and speak to the victims during these difficult moments. I assured them of the best medical care and full support from the Government, and I wish them a speedy recovery. Let our pride and passion always bring joy, not risk. Life is above all. I urge everyone to stay safe and reach home safely.", Shivkumar said in a post on X.The stampede broke out as hundreds of fans assembled in Bengaluru to welcome the RCB players during their victory procession. The massive, unanticipated turnout and insufficient arrangements led to chaos. Emergency teams swiftly responded, with footage showing police assisting the injured and ambulances making their way through the frenzied crowd.
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