At Least 11 Dead, Dozens Injured After Stampede During Celebration Outside Cricket Stadium
Nearly a dozen people have died after a stampede occurred near a cricket stadium in India on June 4
The crowd gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who had just won their first Indian Premier League cricket final
'This is a negative side of popularity," said Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for CricketAt least 11 people are dead and dozens are injured following a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India.
Thousands of people had gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, June 4, to celebrate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who had just won their first Indian Premier League cricket final, according to the Associated Press and Reuters.
A police official said more than 200,000 people gathered for the victory parade, more than double what they originally anticipated, BBC News reported.
Karnataka state's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said some people in the crowd attempted to break through a stadium gate in order to join the festivities, according to the AP.
'No one expected this crowd,' Siddaramaiah stated.
An official said, "there were so many people trying to push through a small gate that the stampede took place,' according to BBC News.
Eleven people died as a result of the stampede. The AP said 33 people were injured in the stampede, while Reuters reported the number was as high as 47, both citing Siddaramaiah.
Siddaramaiah said he was "deeply shocked by the tragic loss of lives,' adding, "A moment of joy has been eclipsed by sorrow,' according to BBC News.
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Meanwhile, the AP reported that the cricket team said in a statement that it was 'deeply anguished' following the incident.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the Indian Premier League, said the incident was 'unfortunate.' BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said organizers of the event 'should have planned it better.'
'This is a negative side of popularity. People are crazy for their cricketers,' Saikia said.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "mishap' was 'heartrending" and that his "thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones,' according to BBC News.
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