11 dead in stampede outside Bangalore cricket stadium in India
At least 11 people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday evening, June 4, in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, Karnataka, during celebrations for the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), state chief minister Siddaramaiah said, Agenzia Nova reported.
The incident occurred when thousands of fans gathered near the stadium to welcome the team back from Ahmedabad, where they won their first title in the country's premier cricket competition.
The pressure of the crowd caused chaos at several access points to the stadium, prompting police to resort to light baton charges to try to disperse the crowd.
The injured were taken to Bowring Hospital. Deputy state chief minister, Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar, expressed his condolences for the incident.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation issued repeated announcements urging passengers not to board already full trains.
Road traffic in the city centre was at a standstill, also hampering the rescue operations.
Images of crowds circulated on social media, which many compared to religious processions or political rallies.
Local authorities are now under heavy criticism for their handling of the event and for underestimating the scale of popular participation.
In January, 2025, 30 people died and 90 more were injured in stampede at Maha Kumbh Hindu festival.