Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on RCB victory parade stampede: 'Crowd was so much'

A tragic turn marred Royal Challengers Bengalurursquos homecoming celebrations on Wednesday as a massive stampede broke out in the city amidst jubilant scenes Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that 11 people lost their lives and many others were injured as an overwhelming crowd gathered to welcome the newlycrowned IPL 2025 championsWATCH Karnataka police use mild force to manage the crowd outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru A large number of RoyalChallengersBengaluru fans have arrived here to catch a glimpse of their champion team pictwittercomrnBSTx8vENmdash ANI ANI June 4 2025The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending In this tragic hour my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery Prime Minister Narendra Modi pictwittercomed60yp2FYtmdash ANI ANI June 4 2025The disaster unfolded as fans packed the streets in large numbers to greet their beloved team who had returned victorious after a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in Tuesday nightrsquos IPL final However the atmosphere of celebration quickly descended into chaosKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah tweets It is with great shock that we heard the news that several people lost their lives and others were seriously injured in a stampede during the RCB teams victory celebrations at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru The pain of this tragedy hashellip pictwittercomOtBXMUho7imdash ANI ANI June 4 2025Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressing the media said that he was unable to confirm the exact number of casualties at that moment The tragedy and death have brought deep pain and shock he stated My condolences to the deceased My condolences to their familyVisited Bowring Hospital to meet those injured and the bereaved in todayrsquos unfortunate incident near Chinnaswamy Stadium Saddened to witness their pain and speak to the victims during these difficult momentsI assured them of the best medical care and full support from thehellip pictwittercomfwb3hNlltMmdash DK Shivakumar DKShivakumar June 4 2025An AFP report read there were scenes of complete disorder with endless crowds jostling for space and police attempting to control the mob using batons Shivakumar later confirmed hundreds of thousands of people had taken to the streets in celebration ldquoI have spoken to the police commissioner and everyone I will also go to the hospital later I do not want to disturb the doctors who are taking care of the patientsrdquo he said ldquoThe exact number cannot be told now We appeal to the people to remain calmrdquoWATCH Bengaluru Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says I have spoken to the Police Commissioner and everyone I will also go to the hospital later I do not want to disturb the doctors who are taking care of the patients The exact number cannot be told now We appeal tohellip pictwittercomyo5cLfHYfXmdash ANI ANI June 4 2025Television footage captured harrowing moments of emergency responders rushing young children who had seemingly collapsed away from the crowd One unconscious man was seen inside an ambulance visibly struggling to breathe Addressing the situation Shivakumar added ldquoThis is not a controllable crowd The police were finding it very difficult I apologise to the people of Karnataka and Bengaluru he said We wanted to take a procession but the crowd was very uncontrollable the crowd was so muchDespite the unfolding tragedy the official celebration event at M Chinnaswamy Stadium continued The RCB teamrsquos social media accounts shared upbeat videos of the players including Virat Kohli waving to ecstatic fans from the team bus This welcome is what pure love looks like read a post on X formerly TwitterHowever IPL chairman Arun Dhumal later clarified to NDTV that those coordinating the festivities within the stadium had not been informed of the stampede in realtime At the time of the celebrations inside the stadium officials there did not know what had happened I would like to send my heartfelt condolences Dhumal saidShivakumar further mentioned that the planned event was shortened in light of the situation Reflecting the somber mood BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla told ANI This can happen in any state and the ruling party should not be blamed for it It should not be politicised If this happens in a BJPruled state we should not blame them The crowd was huge I spoke to the franchise they also did not think that such a huge crowd would come and this incident happened suddenly Efforts are being made to provide maximum help to the families of the deceasedWATCH Delhi On the stampede during RCBs victory celebrations in Bengaluru BCCI vicepresident and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla says This can happen in any state and the ruling party should not be blamed for it It should not be politicised If this happens in a BJPruledhellip pictwittercomFDPbJ56FM9mdash ANI ANI June 4 2025WATCH Delhi On Bengaluru stampede BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla says Govt did stop the roadshow in order to avoid stampede or any such situation But it was not anticipated that a stampede would happen outside the stadium Everybody should work together on the damagehellip pictwittercomUd6LVc28kEmdash ANI ANI June 4 2025