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India Gazette
5 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Heartbroken to hear about the lives lost in Bengaluru": Smriti Mandhana on stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium
ANI 05 Jun 2025, 15:09 GMT+10 New Delhi [India] June 5 (ANI): India's star batter Smriti Mandhana expressed her grief at the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players. Mandhana posted on her Instagram account, 'Heartbroken to hear about the lives lost in Bengaluru. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones. Please stay safe, everyone.' Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated at a press conference that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. 'A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured. Eleven people died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,' the Karnataka CM said. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said the BCCI-organised IPL concluded on Tuesday. He said the local administration will look into the reasons for the stampede and take the required steps. He said that after learning of the stampede, and that a felicitation event was being held, he conveyed that the event should stop. Answering a query, Dhumal said they were not aware that an event was being held and that they had no information on whether the cricket fans were invited or came on their own. 'This is a very unfortunate incident... We had no information that such an event was being planned... If such events are planned in the future, then proper arrangements should be made... Those who were sitting inside the stadium had no information about the incident,' Arun Dhumal said. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Karnataka: Aam Aadmi Party advocate submits complaint to Bengaluru Police Commissioner for filling FIR against KSCA
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 5 (ANI): Following the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Aam Aadmi Party advocate Lokith has submitted a complaint to the Police Commissioner of Bengaluru seeking the registration of an FIR against Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Wednesday. The complaint alleges that KSCA's negligence led to the tragedy. A formal letter has been submitted demanding that an FIR be registered against KSCA. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players. Social activist Snehamayi Krishna also filed a complaint at the Cubbon Park Police Station to register a case under Section 106 of the Indian Penal Code against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Board for negligence. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated at a press conference that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal expressed condolences on behalf of the BCCI to the families who had lost their members in the stampede. 'We express condolences to the families of the deceased. A title win was to be celebrated; rather, the loss of lives is being mourned,' he said. Arun Dhumal said the BCCI-organised IPL concluded on Tuesday. He said the local administration will look into the reasons for the stampede and take the required steps. He said that after learning of the stampede, and that a felicitation event was being held, he conveyed that the event should stop. Answering a query, Dhumal said they were not aware that an event was being held and that they had no information on whether the cricket fans were invited or came on their own. 'This is a very unfortunate incident... We had no information that such an event was being planned... If such events are planned in the future, then proper arrangements should be made... Those who were sitting inside the stadium had no information about the incident,' Arun Dhumal told ANI. Siddaramaiah also expressed his deep sorrow over the incident. 'A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured. Eleven people died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident.' (ANI)
The Hindu
6 days ago
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- The Hindu
BCCI was not aware of Karnataka government's plans to felicitate RCB: IPL Chairman
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has expressed his condolences to families who lost their members in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) and said BCCI had no information that such an event was being planned. "This is a very unfortunate incident... We had no information that such an event was being planned... If such events are planned in the future, then proper arrangements should be made... Those who were sitting inside the stadium had no information about the incident," Arun Dhumal told ANI. The incident occurred near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated at a press conference that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. Arun Dhumal expressed condolences on behalf of the BCCI to the families who had lost their members in the stampede. "We express condolences to the families of the deceased. A title win was to be celebrated; rather, the loss of lives is being mourned," he said. Mr. Dhumal said the BCCI-organised IPL concluded on Tuesday. He said the local administration will look into the reasons for stampede and take required steps. He said after learning of the stampede and that a felicitation event was being held, he conveyed that the event should stop. Answering a query, Mr. Dhumal said they were not aware that an event was being held and whether the cricket fans were invited or came on their own, they had no information. Mr. Siddaramaiah also expressed his deep sorrow over the incident. "A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured. Eleven people died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident." RCB finally ended an 18-year wait for the coveted IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets in the finals of IPL 2025, held on Tuesday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Indian Express
6 days ago
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- Indian Express
Board says no role, state govt should ‘take note'
Soon after the stampede on Wednesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) distanced itself from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations. Saying that the state government and local administration should 'take note' of the events that unfolded, the BCCI officials maintained that their responsibility ended with the completion of the tournament. 'Once the IPL final is over and after the presentation, BCCI has no role to play on what the franchise and the team go and do on their home ground,' BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told The Indian Express. '(RCB) didn't have to inform us or take our permission, and the BCCI doesn't have to monitor them either.' Denying any prior information, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal said: 'We had no knowledge of any victory parade or celebrations planned in Bengaluru. We had no idea who organised it and how so many fans came there.' 'The RCB management also had no idea what was happening outside because they were inside the stadium. As soon as we got to know, we spoke to RCB officials, and they informed us that they were winding up the celebrations. I am sure the state government and local administration would also take note of this event,' Dhumal said. Saikia underlined the need for proper planning before holding such events. 'While organising this kind of event, they should properly coordinate with local law enforcement authorities so that nothing untoward happens,' he said. The day began with the first official announcement at around 7 am about a victory parade on RCB's social media handles. 'RCB Victory Parade in Bengaluru. This one's for you, 12th Man Army. For every cheer, every tear, every year. Loyalty is Royalty and today, the crown is yours. More details soon,' the franchise said in a post on X from its official handle. And at 3:14 pm: 'RCB Victory Parade: Today at 5 pm IST. Victory parade will be followed by celebrations at the Chinnaswamy stadium. We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully. Free passes (limited entry) available on the website.' But soon, media reports about the parade getting cancelled started doing the rounds. At 3:48 pm, Bengaluru City Traffic police posted an advisory about a felicitation programme in the evening with no mention of any parade. But lakhs of fans assembled at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and tried to get in, resulting in a stampede. Later in the evening, RCB expressed anguish at the deaths and said they made the required changes to their programme once they came to know what was happening outside the stadium. 'The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us. RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected families,' the franchise said in a statement. 'Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our programme, and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration.' RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association have announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh to the families of each of the deceased.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
'How can BCCI be held responsible?': IPL chairman says board had 'no control' as stampede hits RCB's Bengaluru event
The BCCI has clarified that it had no role in organising the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) post-title celebration in the city, which turned tragic after a stampede outside the venue left at least 11 people dead and nearly 50 injured. RCB's victory in IPL 2025 ended an 18-year drought and brought the city to a standstill. Thousands of fans gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the historic win, but the sheer volume of the crowd overwhelmed the arrangements, leading to chaos and fatalities. The event, however, continued inside the packed stadium despite the tragedy unfolding just outside. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal expressed deep sorrow over the incident but was firm in stating that the BCCI could not be held accountable. 'It is sad and tragic. The celebrations turned into a tragedy. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families who lost their loved ones. For the BCCI, the IPL concluded last night. We had no knowledge of such an incident occurring, so how can we be held responsible for it?' Dhumal told India Today. He also pointed out the lack of involvement or presence of IPL officials during the event. 'How can we be held responsible for something like this? It is indeed a very tragic incident, and we extend our deepest condolences. But we cannot be held accountable for something over which we had no control. I am not certain if the stampede occurred directly outside the stadium—I have no specific knowledge of that. Have you seen any IPL officials present at the gate, managing the crowd or facilitating the players' entry?' asked Dhumal. Dhumal revealed that upon learning of the incident, he contacted RCB officials and asked for the event to be wrapped up. "Have I been in touch with RCB officials? Yes, as soon as I was informed about the incident, I spoke to them. They told me they were inside the stadium and had no knowledge of what was happening outside. Based on that conversation, I was told they immediately called off the event," Dhumal added. Earlier, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had also issued a response on the tragedy. 'I think there were some lapses. The BCCI has no role in it. But it's a lesson to learn. We will look into forming new rules for such victory celebrations going forward,' Saikia had said.
