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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Who will return my son to me?'
As the bodies of the victims from Wednesday's stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium were released to grieving families, grief quickly turned to anger. One after another, heartbroken parents, spouses and relatives accused the government and organisers of gross negligence, holding them responsible for the chaos that claimed the lives of their loved ones, many of them students and young professionals who had only come to see their cricketing heroes. The message from families was clear: this tragedy could have been prevented. 'I kept telling him not to go,' said DT Lakshman, father of 20-year-old Bhoomik DL, an engineering student from Hassan. 'His mother too told him not to go. But, he wanted to click pictures and post them on social media. Now, no matter how loud I call his name, he will not come back. Ministers may visit us, but who will return my son to me?' Bhoomik's body was brought to his native Kuppugodu village, where the family conducted the final rites. 'What should I do with all this wealth now, without my son?' Lakshman asked, having spent years building a future for Bhoomik in Bengaluru. In Puttur, the family of 19-year-old Chinmayi Shetty echoed his sentiments. A bright engineering student and Yakshagana performer, Shetty died after being crushed by the crowd. 'She had so many dreams — she was good at studies, passionate about sports and Yakshagana,' said her uncle Sadananda Shetty. 'If there had been proper crowd control, this could have been avoided.' Akshatha Pai, 26, a chartered accountant and gold medallist attended the event with her husband Akshay Pai. They had both taken the day off, and entered the stadium through Gate No. 17, proudly wearing RCB jerseys. 'We were walking in together, holding hands,' Ashay Pai recalled. 'Suddenly, there was a huge push… I lost hold of her. I searched frantically. Then I saw her, lying motionless on the ground… She was wearing the RCB t-shirt. That's how I recognised her.' The body of 14-year-old Divyamshi BS, a Class 9 student, was taken to Andhra Pradesh by her family after a tearful farewell in Bengaluru. Her mother Ashwini blamed the authorities for the failure to control the crowd. 'They said entry was free, so why didn't they open all gates?' she asked. Ashwini's anger was echoed by Divyamshi's grandfather Lakshmi Narayana. 'There was no police deployment at Gate 15,' he said. 'She went with her mother and aunt. Those present had to rush her to the hospital in an auto.' In Mandya's Rayasamudra village, the family of 27-year-old civil engineer Poorna Chandra was in mourning. He had travelled to Bengaluru for the celebration with friends, but never made it back. 'Just the night before, we had sweets at home to celebrate RCB's victory,' said his mother Leelavathi. 'Now that very celebration has taken our son away from us.' His uncle Somashekar revealed that the family had planned his wedding for the upcoming Shravana season. 'We had even asked him to meet a prospective bride just yesterday,' he said. Another life lost was that of 17-year-old Shivalinga Chandappa Kumbara, a pre-university student from Yelahanka. His parents, daily-wage labourers from Yadgir district, were informed by police late at night that their son had 'met with an accident'. 'When we reached the hospital, we saw his body and were shocked beyond words,' said his brother Honnappa. 'There were clear signs of injuries on his chest from being trampled.'
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Family members of stampede victim blame Congress govt.
Family members of Bhoomik, 19, who died in the stampede during the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's win in the IPL, were inconsolable. His body was brought to his native place, Kuppagodu, in Belur taluk on Thursday for the last rites. His father D.H. Lakshman runs a small firm in Bengaluru. Bhoomik was the only son to the couple, Lakshman and Ashwini. The family members said Bhoomik left home early on Wednesday. He spoke to his mother over phone last at 4 p.m, when he was travelling by metro. He informed her that he was on his way to the stadium. Later in the evening, they received a call informing them that Bhoomik was in a critical condition. He died by the time the family members reached the hospital. Mr. Lakshman was heard telling his relatives that he had earned crores of rupees for his son, but now he had gone. The relatives blamed the State government for the tragedy. They said there was no ambulance to carry the injured to hospitals, and questioned why should the government allow the event if it could not manage it well. Hassan Lok Sabha member Shreyas M. Patel met the family members and offered his condolence.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
RCB's glory march turns tragic: What led to stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium
An evening that began with celebration ended in tragedy on Wednesday, after a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured more than 75 people. The crowd had gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) historic first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The tragedy unfolded as thousands of supporters, far exceeding the venue's capacity, swarmed the area amid confusion over event timings and poor crowd control. RCB's long-awaited win had drawn supporters from across the city and beyond. But the large turnout, combined with unclear messaging and limited access, triggered a wave of panic outside the venue. Celebration spirals into chaos Police estimate that between 200,000 and 300,000 fans gathered in and around the stadium, which accommodates only 35,000. What was expected to be a moment of public celebration quickly devolved into panic, triggered by inadequate access control and unclear communication from organisers. 'There are small gates. People entered forcibly and even broke some. Nobody expected this scale of crowd. Prima facie, it looks like a coordination failure,' Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. He added that a full inquiry has been initiated. Lives lost, many hospitalised According to the Times of India, those who lost their lives include Bhoomik (21), Sahana (19), Poornachandra (32), Prajwal (20), Chinmayi (19), Dewanshi (13), Shravan (20), Devi (29), Shivalingaiah (17), Manoj (33), and Akshatha, whose age remains unconfirmed. Several others remain in critical condition at hospitals across Bengaluru. A senior police officer told Hindustan Times that the crowd was beyond control even with deployment. 'At some points, we had to resort to a lathi charge. The gates were narrow, and the pressure triggered the tragedy.' 'There was no method in madness' Among those caught in the chaos was Deeksha J, a data analyst from Jayanagar, who came with her 11-year-old son. 'He changed into his No. 18 jersey after school and wanted to see Virat Kohli lift the trophy. But what we saw was horrifying. The crowd was angry and restless. There was no method in madness,' she said. 'I saw people falling over barricades. A man was lying motionless. Someone was trying CPR. My son was shell-shocked. Thank God we survived.' 'Only two gates were open' Chinmay, a student from Mysuru, said the tragedy could have been avoided had all entry gates been opened. 'Only two gates were open. If all had been opened or a parade was held, this wouldn't have happened. People were crushed and crying in pain,' he said. 'Barricades gave way in seconds' Chintan Padiyar, a YouTuber at Gate 7, said pressure from the crowd caused barricades to collapse. 'Police began lathi charging. Everyone ran. I lost my shoes but escaped unharmed.' 'We couldn't even breathe' A local journalist injured in the chaos recalled near-suffocation. 'At first the main gate was open, then it was shut. Police started hitting people. Oxygen levels dropped. My toenail came off in the crush. A stranger pulled me up. At the hospital, they said, 'People are dying inside.' It was madness, and for what?' Achimanya, a Rajajinagar resident, said the panic spread well beyond the stadium. 'Police asked us to go via Cubbon Park, but people were panicking. Some ran toward Richmond Circle, and others toward Anil Kumble Circle. It was a disaster." Breakdown in communication While the stadium celebration had official approval, confusion surrounded whether a victory parade would be held. Bengaluru traffic police initially said there would be no parade. However, at 3:14 pm, RCB's official social media handles announced a parade at 5 pm, followed by stadium festivities. This announcement led to a fresh surge of fans eager to see their cricketing idols. Adding to the confusion was unclear information about free passes. 'We were told in the morning that passes could be purchased. Later, we heard they were being handed out at the stadium. So many, like me, landed up hoping to get one,' said Rakesh Prakash, a software engineer. By the afternoon, more than 50,000 people had gathered within a 1-km radius of the venue. Videos showed fans climbing vehicles, scaling walls, and chanting 'RCB! RCB!' while police struggled to manage the crowd. Investigation underway The Karnataka government has ordered a formal probe into the incident. Preliminary assessments suggest that mismanagement, poor coordination, and an unanticipated crowd surge were responsible.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
What went wrong? Bengaluru stampede through survivors' lens
BENGALURU: Eleven people lost their lives and 75 others were injured in a tragic stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, as a massive crowd gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The incident occurred during what was meant to be a joyous occasion marking RCB's long-awaited victory. However, the situation turned deadly when overcrowding near one of the stadium entrances led to panic and a sudden rush of fans. Among the deceased are Bhoomik (21), Sahana (19), Poornachandra (32), Prajwal (20), Chinmayi (19), Dewanshi (13), Shravan (20), Devi (29), Shivalingaiah (17), Manoj (33), and Akshatha, whose age has yet to be confirmed. Crowd was angry, restless; no method in madness: Deeksha J/data analyst and resident of Jayanagar 1st block I had taken my 11-year-old son to the stadium. He was a regular to the stadium in the previous two IPL sea -sons and wanted to see Virat Kohli holding the trophy. When he came back from school, he quickly changed to the 'No 18 jersey' and we went to the stadium. What I saw was horrifying. There was no method in madness. The crowd was getting restless and angry. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Suddenly, I saw a few people running to -wards us and I held my son's hand firmly and moved towards the wall. I could see people falling on barricades and getting injured. A man was lying motionless, and someone was trying to revive him through CPR. My son was shell shocked. Thank god, nothing happened to us . Only 2 gates opened: Chinmay/Student from mysuru If police had allowed RCB's victory parade, there would not have been a tragedy. If all stadium gates had been opened, everything would have been peaceful. But they opened only two gates. We could see people standing near the railing being crushed against the metal rails and crying in pain. Most felt that their bones were breaking and made desperate attempts to es -cape. We never expected a catastrophe of this scale. Barricades could not hold people: Chintan Padiyar | youtuber I was at gate 7 which had been barricaded. When the crowd surged, the barricades collapsed. A few policemen began wielding lathis and people ran amok. I managed to find a way out. I lost my shoes in the melee, but I escaped unscathed. We couldn't even breathe: A journalist injured in the melee I was at the main gate which was open. When staff realised the crowd was swelling, they closed the gate. Out of nowhere, police came in and began hitting everyone. People scrambled to get out of the way, and I got trapped. People were jostling for space to breathe as oxygen levels in the area dipped suddenly. There was violent pushing and pulling. My toenail came off. I was struggling to rise when a hand pulled me. Police took me to a hospital where I was asked to wait. I was told 'people were dying inside'. It was traumatic, it was madness unleashed, and for what? People completely lost control: Achimanya, a resident of Rajajinagar Police asked us to take another route via Cubbon Park, but panic had set in by then. Amid unverified reports of a stampede, injuries and deaths, people ran in all directions — some towards Richmond Circle, others ended up near Anil Kumble Circle. It was a disaster.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'50-60 Died In Kumbh, I Didn't Criticise': CM Siddaramaiah After Bengaluru Stampede
Last Updated: A stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and 33 injured. CM Siddaramaiah announced compensation and a magisterial probe. Hours after 11 people lost their lives in a stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would not justify the mishap by drawing comparisons with similar tragedies elsewhere, like the Maha Kumbh Mela. The Chief Minister further said he did not criticise when several people lost their lives in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj this year. 'Such incidents happened in so many places. I am not going to defend this by comparing it with them now by saying it happened here and there. In Kumbh Mela, 50-60 people died, I didn't criticise it," the Chief Minister said, addressing the media over the stampede incident. 'If Congress criticises, then that is a different matter. Did I or the Karnataka government criticise?" he asked. Siddaramaiah also expressed grief over the stampede incident and announced free treatment to those 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," the Chief Minister said. Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Siddaramaiah said, '11 died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident." Siddaramaiah further said that he had ordered a magisterial inquiry into the matter. 'I don't want to defend this incident. Our government will not do politics on this. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry within 15 days. People even broke the gates of the stadium. There was a stampede. No one expected such a huge crowd. The stadium has a capacity of only 35,000 people, but nearly three lakh people came," Siddaramaiah said. A massive crowd had gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium to participate in the RCB team's IPL victory celebrations. The deceased were identified as Bhoomik (20), Sahana (19), Poornachand (32), Chinmayi (19), Divyanshi (13), Shravan (20), Devi (29), Shivaling (17), Manoj Kumar (33) and Akshata. One person, nearly 20 years old, is yet to be identified. RCB won their maiden IPL title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait. The team had finally got to lift the trophy after finishing runners-up on three occasions previously. First Published: June 05, 2025, 07:26 IST
