04 June,2025 09:22 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets an injured at a hospital following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Pic/PTI
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that 11 people died while 33 others were injured near Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade stampede.
CM Siddaramaiah said, "Beyond our expectations people had gathered for RCB celebrations in Bengaluru. More than 2-3 lakh people came near Chinnaswamy Stadium, no one expected this crowd."
He said, "Most of deceased in RCB celebrations are youth. Govt will provide Rs 10 lakh compensation to kin of deceased. All injured are out of danger."
Siddaramaiah said that he has ordered a magisterial inquiry into RCB celebrations stampede incident. "I don't want to defend tragedy that has happened. 15 days time is given for magisterial inquiry," the Karnataka CM said.
He alleged that the BJP was doing politics in incident.
"But I don't want to do politics," CM Siddaramaiah said.
Meanwhile, Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra on Wednesday demanded an inquiry into Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade stampede.
Following the incident, Vijayendra rushed to Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital to meet people who were injured in the incident.
Siddaramaiah condoled the loss of lives in a stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations.
In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said, "It is with great shock that we heard the news that several people lost their lives and others were seriously injured in a stampede during the RCB team's victory celebrations at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The pain of this tragedy has even erased the joy of victory."
"May the souls of the deceased rest in peace and may those injured and those undergoing treatment in the hospital recover as soon as possible. My condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones," he added.
The Karnataka CM mentioned that the RCB team was not allowed to march in the victory parade in anticipation of an "unpleasant incident" that could occur due to stampede.
"However, the accident occurred due to a stampede after the crowd of people gathered near the stadium. I appeal to the public to understand that life is more important than love and affection, and to give safety first priority," Siddaramaiah said.
