A stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory parade resulted in 11 deaths and over 30 injuries. One fan, who narrowly escaped the chaos, described the scene as “dangerous” and “terrible” and urged others to stay away. He shared his harrowing ordeal of nearly being trampled by 20 people, leaving him with a leg injury. Despite the chaos, the felicitation of the RCB players proceeded as planned, but the open-top bus parade had to be canceled due to the unmanageable crowd. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the tragic toll of the incident and promised compensation for the families of the deceased. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Virat Kohli, addressing the crowd, praised the fans for their unwavering support of the team. The incident has sparked a magisterial inquiry to investigate the cause of the stampede. Overall, the fan’s harrowing experience serves as a cautionary tale for the dangers of overcrowding at public events.
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