India, June 5 -- A night of victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned into a horrific tragedy as a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy stadium claimed 11 lives and injured 33 others during IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday. What should have been a historic celebration for RCB fans has instead become a heartbreaking episode marked by mourning and political blame games.
Soon after the news of the stampede broke out in the Congress-ruled Karnataka, chief minister Siddaramaiah expressed his deep condolences and announced Rs.10 lakh compensation for victims' kin.
"This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident," he added.
Ordering a magisterial inquiry into the tragedy with a ...
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