The celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first IPL title turned tragic as a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru resulted in eleven deaths and 33 injuries. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed shock and disgrace over the incident, attributing it to security lapses. Despite the chaos, the RCB event continued, with Saikia refraining from commenting on why the celebrations proceeded. He emphasized the importance of following safety protocols during such large gatherings and acknowledged that proper planning was lacking in this instance. Saikia called for introspection and collaboration with franchises to establish norms for future celebrations to prevent such tragedies. The incident serves as a sobering reminder for organizers to prioritize safety and security in all event planning.
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