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A joyous moment in Bengaluru turned into a devastating tragedy on Wednesday as a stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left several others injured. The incident unfolded during the much-anticipated IPL victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), when an uncontrollable crowd surge at the stadium gates spiralled into panic and disaster.

Mahesh, an eyewitness who spoke to ANI, recalled the horrifying moments: "Many had come to see Virat Kohli and the team. A lot of girls pushed the gates trying to enter. I saw three girls fall, but no one could rescue them. Even the police were helpless due to th...