RCB Rep's Inane Reaction To Tragic Stampede: 'Fans Waited 18 Years...Need To Empathise For Vulnerability'
A stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during a celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL win left atleast 11 dead and over 30 injured.
Celebrations descended into chaos and finally tragedy as 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 were left injured outside the Chinnaswamy stadium while trying to join a party inside the venue to honour Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL triumph here on Wednesday.
At least 11 people (as far as reported at the time of publishing) lost their lives in a stampede-like situation near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The death toll is expected to rise as many of the seriously injured are being treated at the nearby Vydehi hospital and Bowering hospital.
However, the felicitation of the players went ahead nonetheless as the stadium was packed to the rafters despite the chaos.
Who's to blame for the outcome remains a question to be answered by all.
But, in even more disappointing fashion, a representative of RCB has spoken out about the tragic stampede in an inane manner, almost losing sight of the crisis that unfolded.
As per reports from PTI, an RCB spokesperson reacted to the tragedy that unfolded by stating, 'We need to understand the sentiments and raw emotions of people too. They have patiently waited 18 years for this Cup, and all we need is to empathise with them for their vulnerability and emotions. Let's please try to manage this together."
The statement sparked outrage from fans and followers online for its seemingly insensitive nature.
But, a short while later, Royal Challengers Bengaluru officially released their statement and stance on the disaster that had ensued.
'We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team's arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us," RCB wrote in an official statement.
'RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families."
'Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration."
'We urge all our supporters to please stay safe."
Full-scale accountability for the fiasco remains to be witnessed from any anf all fronts involved in the situation.
(with agency inputs)
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