CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: On June 5, 2025, a stampede broke out outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru due to a large crowd gathered in celebration of the IPL victory, resulting in the untimely death of 11 people and injuries to more than 30 others. The incident highlighted that the organizers and administration had not given adequate attention to security arrangements and crowd control planning. According to media reports, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reached the site immediately after the incident and inquired about the condition of the injured. Both leaders announced a compensation amount of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ordered a fair magisterial inquiry into the incident.
Opposition parties have called the state government’s negligence unacceptable and demanded resignations. Several political and social analysts have also raised questions about whether the security standards for large public events were fully implemented. Such tragedies not only cause human loss but also pose a challenge for the government and organizers to ensure effective compliance with safety guidelines.
The Bengaluru stampede serves as a reminder that even amidst the enthusiasm of public celebrations, crowd management, deployment of rapid response teams, and preparation of emergency plans are essential to prevent such incidents.
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