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Crowd Surge at Royal Challengers Parade Kills 11 and Injures Dozens

An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 fans flooded the Chinnaswamy Stadium parade route overwhelming police resources

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Overview

  • At least 11 people died and 33 were injured in the stampede during Wednesday’s victory parade for the Royal Challengers in Bengaluru.
  • The parade followed the team’s Indian Premier League win on Tuesday and was held along roads around the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
  • Authorities said the crowd far exceeded the stadium’s 35,000-seat capacity, with police forces unable to manage the influx.
  • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar acknowledged that officials were unprepared for the uncontrolled mass of supporters.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the accident as an "absolutely heartbreaking" tragedy and extended his condolences to victims’ families.