New Delhi, June 4 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that he was deeply pained by the loss of lives at the tragic stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives, with over 30 others injured. He called on everyone to always remember to prioritise safety and celebrate responsibly.

"Deeply pained by the loss of lives at the tragic stampede in Bengaluru. My heart goes out to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the early recovery of the injured. Let us always remember to prioritise safety and celebrate responsibly," posted Dhankhar on X.

Earlier, following the tragic incident, the Karnataka government announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of each deceased in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy stadium.

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