Bengaluru/IBNS, June 5 -- The Karnataka High Court will on Thursday hear the case over a fatal stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru a day ago, media reports said.

The Karnataka High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the stampede case.

The mega celebrations at the tech hub Bengaluru turned into a nightmare on Wednesday when the crowd outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium swelled, went uncontrollable leading to the stampede that has also injured nearly 50 people.

During a press conference this evening, Siddaramaiah stated that 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 those who were killed in th...