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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Stampede victim's family recalls 15-year-old's death, say waited 4 hours to file case
The family of the 15-year-old girl, Divyanshi, who died in the stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, said they had to wait nearly four hours before an FIR could be gathered at the home of the grieving family in Bengaluru's Yelahanka as the teen's body was taken for last grieving father, Shivakumar, recounted how his daughter fell after being pushed at Gate Number 15. His wife and sister-in-law were also present then, he "They (officials) came and visited (afterwards), but no proper support was provided. They didn't even give proper first aid. My wife said she was begging for some support. Finally, my daughter was taken in an auto, with no support from the police. Even to file an FIR, we had to wait four hours," Shivakumar girl's body has been taken to Andhra Pradesh for the last rites and cremation, he also said the government should take total responsibility."Why didn't they make proper arrangements? Go and see Mysore Palace Road -- for political events, they arrange everything. For this celebration, they should have had proper planning. Intelligence should have been there," he the mortal remains of Kamatchi Devi, a 28-year-old software engineer, who died too in the stampede, was taken to her hometown Mayiladumparai in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu for the last rites on who was working in Bengaluru, had gone to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. She was caught in the crowd surge and mortal remains were taken to Vivekananda School in Mayiladumparai, where relatives, friends, and local residents gathered to pay their last last night, after visiting the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital and Vydehi Super Speciality Hospital, where most of the injured were admitted, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, told the reporters gathered that the "unexpected tragedy" shouldn't have that most of the deceased are youth, including men and women, with several of them being students, the CM said the government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the kin of each also said the injured will be provided free Watch
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
"Waited 4 Hours To File Case": 15-Year-Old Bengaluru Stampede Victim's Family
Bengaluru: The family of Divyanshi, a 15-year-old girl who died in the stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, on Wednesday evening, said they had to wait nearly four hours before an FIR could be filed. Relatives gathered at the home of the grieving family in Bengaluru's Yelahanka as the teen's body was taken for the last rites. Her grieving father, Shivakumar, recounted how his daughter fell after being pushed at Gate Number 15. His wife and sister-in-law were also present then, he added. "They (officials) came and visited (afterwards), but no proper support was provided. They didn't even give proper first aid. My wife said she was begging for some support. Finally, my daughter was taken in an auto, with no support from the police. Even to file an FIR, we had to wait four hours," Shivakumar said. The girl's body has been taken to Andhra Pradesh for the last rites and cremation, he added. He also said the government should take total responsibility. "Why didn't they make proper arrangements? Go and see Mysore Palace Road -- for political events, they arrange everything. For this celebration, they should have had proper planning. Intelligence should have been there," he added. Meanwhile, the body of Kamatchi Devi, a 28-year-old software engineer, who died too in the stampede, was taken to her hometown, Mayiladumparai, in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu for the last rites on Thursday. Devi, who was working in Bengaluru, had gone to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. She was caught in the crowd surge and died. Her body was taken to Vivekananda School in Mayiladumparai, where relatives, friends, and local residents gathered to pay their last respects. Late last night, after visiting the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital and Vydehi Super Speciality Hospital, where most of the injured were admitted, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, told the reporters gathered that the "unexpected tragedy" shouldn't have happened. Stating that most of the victims were young, and included men and women, with several of them being students, the Chief Minister said the government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of each victim. He also said the injured will be provided free treatment.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Bengaluru stampede: 3 under-20s, youngest 13, die during RCB celebration at Chinnaswamy stadium – What we know so far
The tragic stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday killed 11 people, including all the victims who are under 40 years of age. Among those dead including a 13-year-old girl, while the other two under 20 years of age were just 17 and 19 years, reported NDTV. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the IPL trophy after an 18-year wait on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, and to cheer their favourite team in Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium, lakhs of people reached the stadium on Wednesday. However, the celebrations ended in tragedy as huge security arrangements could not manage the crowd and a stampede took place. In the stampede, 11 people were killed and 47 others injured. While Divyanshi – a young fan from Andhra Pradesh – travelled to Bengaluru, Chinmayi Shetty was a localite. Shiva Linga Swamy was a teenager originally from Yadgir district and was living with his family in Bengaluru's Yelahanka. Looking at the whole scenario, the main reasons that may have led to the stampede could be the hasty preparation by the cricket associations, lack of adequate planning and a massive rush of fans. Multiple questions were also raised on the state government's decision to organise a reception at the Vidhana Soudha where Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, when the entire RCB team members were felicitated. Following the VIP presence at the Assembly complex, large security personnel were deployed there, however, the crowd at the stadium surpassed the capacity. As per details, the Chinnaswamy stadium's capacity is around 35,000, but the number of fans exceeded 3 lakhs, and the number of security personnel were in the thousands. Another reports state that Bengaluru police had refused permission for a victory parade as they cited security challenges. However, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and team organisers went ahead with the celebrations. The RCB confirmed a victory parade and announced free passes on 'first come, first serve' basis at 3.14 pm, which led to the large numbers of people flocking towards stadium. There were scenes, where people climbed gates, pushed barricades and some even climbed trees too. With security personnel struggling to control the crowd, some of them fell on the ground and stampede took place. While announcing compensation for the families of those killed and free treatment for those injured, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a press conference said cited example of Kumbh Mela. "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, but I didn't criticise it. If Congress criticises, then that is a different matter. Did I or the Karnataka government criticise?" he asked. BJP leader Pralhad Joshi, in the meantime hit out Congress-led government in the state. He said that the state government cannot escape responsibility by drawing comparisons. "Kumbh and this is incomparable. When police denied permission, why did you force them? My second question to Siddaramaiah is, after the deaths, you continue your celebration? Why did Deputy Chief Minister (DK Shivakumar) go to receive them? They are busy with selfies, nobody is bothered about what has happened to the common man."
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
3 Teenagers, Youngest 13, Six In 20-30 Age Group: All Bengaluru Stampede Victims Below 40
Last Updated: Thousands of cricket fans thronged the stadium, so much so that the police were unable to enforce crowd control measures and even resorted to mild lathicharge All 11 victims of the Bengaluru stampede were aged below 40, with the youngest being 13 and at least six in the age group of 20 to 30. Police have identified the deceased as Divyanshi (13), Shivaling (17), Chinmayi (19), Prajwal (20), Bhoomik (20), Shravan (20), Sahana (25), Akshata (27), Devi (29), Poornachand (32), Manoj Kumar (33). The stampede due to overcrowding outside Chinnaswamy Stadium took place during the celebrations for the IPL-winning team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which brought home the trophy after an 18-year wait. Thousands of cricket fans thronged the stadium on Wednesday (June 4) with chaotic scenes at the venue, so much so that the police were unable to enforce crowd control measures and even resorted to mild lathicharge. Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said the crowd was mostly young fans, and apologised for the tragic incident. Most had come with friends and family to cheer on their team and many had travelled from other districts and states to get a glimpse of their favourite cricketers. According to reports, the youngest victim, 13-year-old Divyanshi, travelled all the way from Andhra Pradesh to see her favourite cricketer, Virat Kohli. She was visiting with her mother, aunt, and sister. The child died of suffocation and a head injury near one of the gates. Her aunt said there was no police support at the venue. 'There was no one to help provide CPR or anything. There was so much police protection when the chief minister came, but nothing at the stadium," she was quoted as saying by The CSR Journal. Shravan, another 20-year-old victim, was also from Chintamani, while Devi was from Andhra Pradesh, Shivaling from Kannur, Akshata from Mangaluru, and Poornachand, who was a civil engineer from Mandya district, as per official sources. Hospital authorities on Thursday said most of those injured in the stampede were discharged from hospitals and a few still being treated are out of danger. At Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru, of the 10 patients admitted, only two are still being treated, said medical superintendent T Kemparaju. A total of 18 patients were treated at the hospital, the official said. Kemparaju told PTI that the patients at his hospital were mostly treated for minor scrapes, breathing difficulty and anxiety. 'We are still treating a patient who had fractured his leg after he fell down and another 14-year-old boy for a minor injury. Because the injury is near his right eye, he is kept under observation," Kemparaju said.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bengaluru stampede victim's mother slams Karnataka government: It was insane...
The mother of Divyanshi — one of the 11 people killed in the stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium — has held the Karnataka government responsible for her daughter's death, calling the tragedy 'insane' and a result of sheer died in the stampede that broke out on Wednesday evening during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebrations. The stampede claimed 11 lives and injured 47 fans as a sea of people — estimated at 2 to 3 lakh — overwhelmed the stadium premises, which only has a capacity of 35, blame the traffic police. Did they not know how to handle a crowd? There was enough police deployment, yet no one was managing anything. It was insane that the government went ahead with celebrations inside the stadium while this was happening outside,," she said, breaking down in front of reporters. Divyanshi, a teenager from Andhra Pradesh, had travelled to Bengaluru with her mother on Wednesday to see her idol, Virat Kohli. "We were sitting comfortably on the footpath. We didn't even plan to go inside. She was so fascinated by cricket — she knew everything about the players. She just wanted to see Kohli," her mother stampede broke out around 3.30 pm as the crowd swelled uncontrollably. "I was running out of breath. I managed to pull one person to safety. And then, in just five minutes, Divyanshi was gone. I thought she had gone inside. Later, I saw her".advertisementShe remembered her daughter as a bright, mature child — a swimming champion, a gold medallist, and a role model. "She was an angel. Only two years in her new school and the teachers were already so proud of her. I was 20 when I had her. We grew up together. She is irreplaceable. If I weren't around, she would've raised her brother like a mother".Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of those who died and ordered a magisterial inquiry. However, while drawing parallels with past tragedies like the Kumbh Mela stampede, he insisted there was no administrative BJP has seized on the incident to target the Congress-led state government. Party leaders including Amit Malviya and Tejasvi Surya accused Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of 'criminal negligence,' alleging the two were more interested in photo-ops with cricketers than ensuring crowd safety. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka#Bengaluru
