RCB stampede: CM hikes ex-gratia to Rs 25 lakh
Bengaluru, June 7 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced an increase in the ex-gratia compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The compensation amount has been enhanced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh per family.
The stampede occurred on June four during a victory celebration for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their maiden IPL title win. A massive crowd, reportedly numbering between two to three lakh people, had gathered outside the stadium, which has a capacity of only 35,000. The crowd surge led to a deadly stampede, resulting in 11 deaths and injuries to over 50 people.
In a bid to support the affected families, the Chief Minister ...
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