New Delhi, June 4 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and called the incident 'shocking and heartbreaking'.

She offered her condolences to the families of those who died and wished a quick recovery for the injured.

In a social media post on X, Droupadi Murmu wrote, "The loss of lives in the tragic happening at a stadium in Bengaluru is shocking and heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured."

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