Bengaluru IPL Stampede: Seven Dead, Criticism Mounts

A stampede during celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first IPL title at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium left at least seven people dead, including a child, and dozens injured, with several in critical condition. The incident happened as thousands gathered for a victory parade and a government-organized felicitation event attended by RCB players and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Overcrowding and poor crowd management have been blamed for the tragedy, and emergency services faced significant challenges in reaching the injured. Political leaders, including BJP’s Amit Malviya, have criticized the state government for administrative failures and called for accountability. Authorities continue to investigate the causes and have urged the public to celebrate responsibly. The incident has prompted renewed discussion about event safety in Bengaluru.