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Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka increase compensation to Rs 25 lakh for families of those who died
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced that the compensation for the families of those who died in the stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium has been increased to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 10 lakh, reported The Indian Express. Eleven persons were killed and more than 50 others were injured in the stampede that took place on Wednesday at Gate Number 3 of the stadium, where fans had gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in the Indian Premier League and welcome the team. On Thursday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for each of the 11 families of those who died. The team also said it was setting up a fund, RCB Cares, to support those injured in the incident. 'The unfortunate incident…has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family…Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do,' it said in a social media post. The compensation by the state government is in addition to the cricketing team's announcement. On Friday, the Karnataka Police arrested Nikhil Sosale, the marketing head of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, along with event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks' Sunil Mathew, Kiran and Sumanth in connection with the stampede. This came hours after Siddaramaiah said that the state government had ordered the arrest of representatives from the Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA Entertainment Networks and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the stampede. The chief minister also suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and several police officers. Police warned against victory celebration: Report Hours before the stampede, a senior police officer had flagged concerns pertaining to overcrowding and a shortage of security personnel, reported The Indian Express on Sunday. 'Lakhs of cricket fans are likely to come to Vidhana Soudha,' MN Karibasavana Gowda, the deputy commissioner of police (Vidhana Soudha security), had told G Sathyavathi, the government secretary to the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, on Wednesday, according to the newspaper. Gowda added: 'Since there is a shortage of security personnel, making bandobast will be a problem.'
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Will issue notice to KSCA, RCB and Police Commissioner": Bengaluru stampede investigating officer Jagadeesha
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): G Jagadeesha, the Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner and the investigating officer of the Bengaluru stampede incident, on Thursday said that he will issue a notice to the Karnataka Cricket Board, Royal Challengers Bengaluru management, and others. Jagadeesha inspected the incident site near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, along with his officials, today. Speaking to the media, he said, 'I will issue notice to KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association), RCB, Event Manager, Police Commissioner...I will issue a notice to RCB management.' Meanwhile, following the horrific incident during their IPL winning celebrations, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has come forward with a compassionate gesture to honour those affected. Deeply moved by the turn of events, RCB released an official statement expressing profound grief and pledged immediate financial assistance to the families of the deceased. 'The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday caused a lot of anguish and pain for the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident,' the statement read. Acknowledging the injuries sustained by other fans during the incident, the franchise has also set up a dedicated relief initiative named 'RCB Cares', aimed at extending medical and financial aid to those hurt. 'Our fans have always been the heartbeat of RCB. We remain united in grief,' the franchise said. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated at a press conference that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. Earlier today, the Karnataka High Court notified the state government about the stampede and again listed the matter for hearing on June 10. The High Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident and asked for a further status report. 'We have expressed ourselves to the Advocate General, and he has filed a status report, which is taken on record. Registry is directed to register this suo-motu cognisance as a suo-moto WP. Relist on 10th June, Tuesday,' the Court said. (ANI)
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
RCB announces Rs 10 Lakh compensation for Bengaluru stampede victims
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the 11 people who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at the Bengaluru stadium. In an official statement, the franchise expressed deep sorrow over the incident and emphasized its commitment to standing with the grieving families during this difficult time. "The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family," the statement read. "As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased." RCB also announced the creation of a new support initiative, RCB Cares, aimed at providing assistance to fans who were injured in the incident. 'Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief,' the franchise said. The stampede, which occurred during a public event at the stadium, has sparked widespread shock and mourning across the city. Investigations into the cause of the stampede are currently underway. RCB finally ended their long wait for glory by clinching their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title, 18 years after the tournament's inception. A huge crowd had thronged the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru for the victory celebration on Wednesday leading to the stampede.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Chinnaswamy stampede: RCB pledges ₹10 lakh to each victim's family
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday pledged ₹10 lakh each to the families of the 11 people who died during a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium during a victory parade celebrating the team's IPL title win. "The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of ₹10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased," the franchise said in a post on X. RCB also announced the creation of a fund named RCB Cares to support fans injured in the incident. "Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief," the statement said. Stampede during RCB's IPL 2025 celebration A massive crowd had gathered outside the stadium on Wednesday to celebrate RCB's historic first-ever IPL title. However, the event turned tragic when a stampede broke out, killing 11 and injuring 33 others. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the stampede occurred near a small stadium gate overwhelmed by the crowd. "A large number of people gathered there and broke it, which led to the stampede," he said, adding that most victims were young. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the programme was shortened in response to the crowd surge. "We appeal to the people to remain calm. The programme ended within 10 minutes. We are trying to make everything normal... Lakhs of people came," he said. Government announces inquiry and financial relief The Karnataka government also announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each of the victims' families. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the incident. "I don't want to defend the tragedy that has happened. Fifteen days' time is given for magisterial inquiry," said CM Siddaramaiah. Authorities are continuing to review the circumstances that led to the stampede, including security lapses and crowd management failures.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
India: RCB pledge Rs1 million for victims who died in stampede
Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru have pledged one million Indian rupees ($11,654) to each family of the 11 fans who died in a crowd surge outside the team's home stadium on Wednesday during celebrations following their maiden IPL title. The franchise will also launch a support fund for the injured. At least 11 people died and 47 were injured in the crowd surge as thousands of people lined the streets around the Chinnaswamy Stadium as the team's bus arrived. Bengaluru were celebrating their win over Punjab Kings in the final of the IPL's 18th edition, the world's richest T20 cricket league. The team had given away free passes for the event on their website but said that numbers would be limited. As the celebrations continued, some fans without passes tried to push through the gates while others climbed trees and the stadium wall for a better view. Images from the scene showed people climbing over each other. "The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family," the team said in a statement on Thursday. "As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of 10 lakh (one million) Indian Rupees to each of the 11 families of the deceased. "In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident." Karnataka State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the venue could not handle the size of the crowd, adding that the stadium's capacity was 35,000 but 200,000 to 300,000 people had turned up for the celebrations. "In the wake of the tragic stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, the Karnataka Government will bear the full medical expenses of all those injured, whether admitted in government or private hospitals," Siddaramaiah said in a statement on Thursday. "Orders have been issued to the Health Department and Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) to ensure this without delay."
