Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:17am on 05 Jun 2025,Thursday India
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar broke down in tears on Thursday while addressing the media about the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 people and injured dozens during RCB’s IPL victory event. Visibly emotional, Shivakumar called it a heartbreaking moment, especially after seeing children among the victims. He acknowledged administrative lapses and offered an apology, admitting authorities underestimated the crowd, which swelled to over 3 lakh at a stadium meant for 35,000. He criticized the BJP for politicizing the tragedy. The government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and free treatment for the injured. (PC: ANI)
