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News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'Don't Cut His Body...': Father Pleads Against His Son's Postmortem After Bengaluru Stampede
Last Updated: A day after stampede broke out during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL win celebration, a father pleaded to not conduct an autopsy on his son, one of the 11 victims. A day after the horrific Bengaluru stampede, which took place when scores of fans gathered to celebrate the first historic Indian Premier League (IPL) win of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as kin of the dead lamented over their loss. In one of the cases, a father appealed to the authorities not to conduct any autopsy on his son, who was killed in the deadly stampede. Bengaluru stampede victim's father breaks down – who will pay for his tears ? — pallavi ghosh (@_pallavighosh) June 5, 2025 'At least give me his body. Don't do a postmortem. Don't cut his body into pieces. I had only one son, and now I have lost him. He came here without informing me. Now the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister may visit, but no one can bring him back," the visibly shattered father pleaded. The son, identified as Bhumik, was among the 11 people who lost their lives in the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium near the Vidhan Soudha. Bhumik was a BE student and an ardent fan of RCB. 'I never stayed away from him for even an hour. I have raised an only son. I have raised him for 22 years, and now, I see him die on the streets thanks to your attitude. I didn't know that he had come here. Please just hand over my son's body to him. Whatever has happened, has happened," Bhumik's father further said, while speaking to local media. First Published: June 05, 2025, 13:10 IST
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5 days ago
- General
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Teenage RCB fans, a young techie on leave: Who are the victims of Bengaluru stampede?
As hundreds of thousands of RCB fans gathered outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday to celebrate the IPL win, a devastating stampede broke out, killing 11 people and injuring at least 47 others. Among the victims were teenagers, students, and other young ardent supporters who had simply come to be part of what was supposed to be a joyous gathering read more Fans stand next to abandonned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations, a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory at the Indian Premier League (IPL), outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. AFP It was a moment of joy, of cheer for fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who had finally witnessed history. After 18 long years of heartbreak and near misses, RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy — and the city erupted in celebration. But the euphoria didn't last. Just hours after the victory, what was meant to be a celebration parade at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday turned into a nightmare. As thousands of fans, many of them young, hopeful, and draped in red and gold, gathered to catch a glimpse of their heroes, the crowd swelled out of control. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the chaos that followed, 11 people lost their lives, and at least 47 others were injured in a devastating stampede-like rush. Among the victims were teenagers, students, and young ardent supporters who had simply come to be part of a celebration. Here's what we know about them. Bhumik: A 19-year-old who wanted to take pictures for social media Bhumik, a 19-year-old first-year engineering student, was among those who tragically lost their lives. According to The New Indian Express, he had come with a large group of friends to the stadium but got separated in the crowd. When his friends finally found him, he had already collapsed. They attempted CPR and searched for ambulances, but found none nearby. 'There were no ambulances in sight. Even the police didn't know what to do,' one of his friends told the newspaper. Eventually, the police took him in a jeep to Vydehi Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Bhumik's family was inconsolable. Speaking to the news outlet, his mother said, 'I kept telling him not to go. Now even if I shout his name, he won't come back like he used to.' His father added, 'Ministers will come and go. But who will bring back my son now? If something had been done before organising all this, maybe he would have been saved.' Various crowds outside Chinnaswamy Stadium / fans climbing over walls and fences during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's celebration at Bengaluru stadium. Reuters Divyanshi: A schoolgirl who was celebrating with her family Divyanshi, a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Kannuru in Bengaluru, had gone to the event with her mother, aunt, and other family members. The tragedy unfolded while they waited near the stadium gates. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Her grandfather, Lakshmi Narayan, told The News Minute, 'I got a call from them in the afternoon. I told them to be careful. I don't know what happened at the gate. I was at home when it happened. I came here as soon as I heard.' Divyanshi was taken to Bowring Hospital, where she lost her life. Her aunt expressed anger over the lack of safety and medical facilities at the event. 'There was no police presence at the stadium. There was no one to provide CPR or anything. We put her in a car and took her to the hospital,' she said, adding, 'There was so much police protection when the CM came, but nothing at the stadium.' Security personnel try to manage the crowd of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. PTI According to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, officials inside the stadium weren't aware of what was happening outside. 'They assured me they will wrap it up inside. It is very sad and tragic. Heartfelt condolences…We are not even aware of whether someone has planned this event—how come such a huge crowd came to the stadium?' he was quoted by NDTV as saying_._ STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sahana: A techie who took leave to celebrate RCB's victory Sahana, 21, was a software developer and a native of Kolar. As reported by The New Indian Express, she had taken leave from work and arrived at the parade with a group of colleagues. She was pushed and fell during the rush and was separated from her friends. The Cubbon Park police later informed her friends that she had been taken to Vydehi Hospital. But until 8 pm, her parents had no information. Her friends were eventually told she had been brought in dead. Eyewitnesses told news outlets that confusion arose when people were suddenly instructed to download an app to access free passes. Mahesh, one such witness, said, 'There was no prior information, and many were left struggling with poor mobile networks. The announcement came just minutes before the gates were opened and the crowd kept increasing.' 'As the gates opened, people rushed in, and those who couldn't get their passes on time started jumping over barricades, triggering panic and a stampede-like situation,' he added. Fans gather outside Chinnaswamy Stadium for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. PTI Manoj: Son of pani-puri vendor trampled under the crowd Manoj Kumar, a student at Presidency College in north Bengaluru, had gone to the stadium with three friends from his neighbourhood. In the chaos, they lost sight of him. His death was later confirmed by Md Hussain, 24, an eyewitness who had helped transport Manoj to Bowring Hospital and had his mobile phone. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Hussain, an MBA student, told The Indian Express, 'Around 3.35 pm, the crowd which was waiting outside gate number 20 of the Chinnaswamy Stadium for over an hour became restless. When the gate was opened a bit for checking, the crowd pushed through. There were only three policemen and a few stadium security guards.' He added, 'This person's leg got stuck in a police barricade and he fell… some 500 people trampled over him. With police support, we had to fight with the crowd for two hours to get his body out of the stadium. It took another hour to take him to hospital.' Kumar's father, a pani-puri seller, is devastated by the loss of his 18-year-old son. 'I did not allow him to clean the plates at my pani puri shop because I wanted him to go to college. I brought him up with a lot of care. Now, he is gone," he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD People rummage through footwear strewn outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium after a stampede caused by frenzied fans celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament. AP Devi: A solo fan from Tamil Nadu Devi, 29, hailed from Tamil Nadu and worked at a private firm in Bengaluru. She had gone alone to the stadium, where hundreds of thousands of fans had gathered. One of Devi's colleagues told The Indian Express, 'We were trying to call her for a long time after hearing of the stampede… someone answered and asked us to come to the hospital.' Unfortunately, Devi had succumbed to her injuries. Poorna Chandra: An RCB fan from Mandya Another victim, 25-year-old Poorna Chandra, was from Mandya district. A family friend told The New Indian Express, 'In videos on social media, we saw people trying to revive him… and informed his family.' His body was later located at Vydehi Hospital. Dr Humera, the medical administrator at Vydehi Hospital, told The New Indian Express that most of the victims were young, between 20 to 30 years old. She confirmed that the likely cause of death in many cases was suffocation due to the stampede. She added that 12 injured patients were in stable condition and receiving outpatient treatment for injuries such as leg pain, toe injuries and a minor head injury. Police personnel assist a stampede victim as he gasps to breathe near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, after a huge crowd gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ended in a disaster. At least 11 people were killed in the stampede. AFP Other victims The other identified victims so far include Doresha (32), Prajwal (22), Akshata (27), Shravan (20), Shivalinga (17), and Chinmayi (19). While many of them were from Bengaluru, some had travelled from other districts to be part of the celebrations. Karnataka CM announces ex gratia, probe ordered Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the 11 victims. He also assured free medical treatment for all 33 injured individuals. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances that led to the tragic stampede. With input from agencies
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'My dog Bella is a real flirt. She'd fall for his charm': Find out if it was a match for Annie and Bhumik on this week's Blind Date
ANNIE, 27 Single for five months, no children. Dating Past? I was with someone for seven years (and engaged for three of them), but that ended two years ago. Mum would love me to meet a guy, but she prioritises me being happy. And I have a cocker spaniel, Bella, who takes up my time. Pre-Date Nerves? No. In my job, I meet new people all the time. First Impressions? Bhumik had made an effort – not all men do – and was wearing a shirt with a nice blazer. He looked smart but not too flashy, and has lovely chocolate-brown eyes and a big, friendly smile. He seemed nervous when I hugged him. But after he joked about the swivel chairs at the bar spinning out of control, he seemed to relax. Easy To Talk To? Yes. Bhumik noted I was vegan and said he was happy to join me in not eating meat. I didn't feel like he was judging me for my diet, which a lot of men do. We bounced off one another. I've got a quick sense of humour and not many guys match my energy, but he did. Embarrassing Moments? My dog Bella is a real flirt. She'd fall for his charm When I went to the loo, the tap was a bit over-excited so I splashed water all down my dress. I had to jokingly reassure Bhumik that I am toilet-trained. Did Sparks Fly? There was definitely chemistry. I'm flirtatious and Bhumik seemed relaxed, although I couldn't tell if he was flirting back or not. We were together for six hours, and I would have stayed longer if I hadn't had to get back to my dog. See him again? I'd like to see Bhumik again. I'm a slow-burner but I feel there is potential. I was the one to ask for his number and we've texted one another since. What do you think he thought of you? I hope he liked me. He did tell me I looked lovely and that he loved my dress. Apparently, the team at the photoshoot had told him I was gorgeous. I couldn't resist asking him if it was true, and he said: 'Massively!' We had a hug goodbye at the station. Would your friends and family like him? YES. My dog Bella is a big flirt and I know she'd fall head over heels for Bhumik's charm. BLIND DATE VITAL STATISTICS ANNIE, 27 Single for five months, no children. Current Role Long-haul cabin crew. Would Like To Meet A kind, funny, adventurous guy who's not selfish, rude or lazy. BHUMIK, 37 Single for a year, no children. Current Role Financial planning and advice manager. Would Like To Meet A glass-half-full woman who is respectful and deals with others graciously BHUMIK, 37 Single for a year, no children. Dating Past? I've only had three relationships and none of them involved us living together because, for my family, that would be the equivalent of getting engaged. My last relationship ended in April 2024 and was the closest to getting to the next romantic level. Pre-Date Nerves? Yes! When Annie arrived she enveloped me in a hug. I think she noticed I was nervous so I made a joke about the swivelling bar chairs, which made her laugh – so I knew we'd have a good time. First Impressions? Annie is delightful company. She wore a sunny yellow dress and it really suited her. She looked better than I did. Easy To Talk To? Yes. Annie is bright and caring. She was touched that I was happy to eat vegan, and we also covered religion. We're agnostics and were both brought up in our parents' religions. Annie's background is Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and Irish, while mine is Indian. Despite all that, we had a lot of touchpoints. Embarrassing Moments? When Annie came back to the table from the loos, she made a quip about the enthusiastic taps and I joked: 'I can't take you anywhere.' We both laughed a lot. Did Sparks Fly? I thought so, but on first dates I don't look for chemistry and I don't flirt. A first date, for me, is a get-to-know-you opportunity. But it was easy to get along with Annie. See her again? I hope to, yes. I messaged her after our date saying: 'By the way, I got home safely. You can stop worrying.' She immediately replied: 'I was about to send out a search party.' Our humour is very similar, which is always a good sign. What do you think she thought of you? She said she was nervous about asking for my number and you wouldn't do that if you didn't want to see someone again, would you? I'd like to think I made a good impression. The date ended with a hug – I don't kiss on a first date. I'm not sure if that's normal! Would your friends and family like her? Yes, as we're both optimists. Annie will always leave someone feeling better about themselves. ANNIE'S VERDICT: 9/10 Liked? I loved Bhumik's wit. Regrets? None that I can think of. Coffee or cab? Coffee. BHUMIK'S VERDICT: 10/10 Liked? Annie's charisma. Coffee or cab? Coffee.
