‘I Saw Three Girls Fall’: Eyewitnesses Recall Bengaluru Stampede Horror During RCB Celebrations

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:16pm on 04 Jun 2025,Wednesday International

A deadly stampede unfolded outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebration, leaving 11 dead and several injured. Thousands gathered to see the team, overwhelming security arrangements. Eyewitness Mahesh told ANI, “I saw three girls fall, but no one rescued them. Police were helpless.” Another attendee said they were stuck between locked gates and swelling crowds. Visuals showed fans climbing vehicles, including a damaged car. The BJP blamed the Karnataka government for poor planning. State BJP chief BY Vijayendra demanded a judicial probe, alleging lack of police, ambulances, and crowd control measures led to the tragedy. (PC: AP)

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