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At least 11 killed in stampede during Bangalore cricket victory celebrations

Authorities have promised an investigation into crowd control failures that allowed the crush of fans to overwhelm security.

Des fans se rassemblent devant le stade Narendra Modi avant le début du match de cricket de la finale de l’Indian Premier League à Ahmedabad (Inde), le 3 juin 2025.
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Overview

  • Eleven people died and 33 were injured on June 4 when a massive crowd surged outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans marked their IPL win.
  • State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reported that between 200,000 and 300,000 supporters turned up, vastly exceeding the venue’s 35,000-person capacity.
  • Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said police were overwhelmed by the density of the crowd and struggled to maintain order.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the tragedy “absolutely heart-wrenching,” and state officials issued apologies to affected families.
  • The incident highlights recurring gaps in crowd management and safety protocols at large public gatherings in India.