New Delhi, June 4 -- Political leaders cutting across party lines condoled the loss of lives in a stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, in which eleven people were killed and many more were injured.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he was "shocked and termed the incident as an "unimaginable tragedy"

"Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Such incidents remind us of the urgent need for crowd safety and better event management. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy. May the departed souls rest in peace," Ajit Pawar posted on X.

"Wishing strength and a swift recovery to all those who are injured...