Bengaluru/IBNS, June 5 -- Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has claimed around eight lakh people headed to Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium for the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) causing a fatal stampede.

Eleven people died and nearly 50 were injured when the crowd outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium swelled and went uncontrollable turning the celebratory mood into a nightmare within moments.

During a press conference this evening, Siddaramaiah, whose government is facing flak for alleged lack of proper arrangement, stated the administration did not expect the tragedy, as the stadium can accommodate 35,000 people.

He announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of thos...