"RCB CEO Rajesh Menon stated, 'This is a tribute to our fans, who will always remain a part of our journey.' The team will keep 11 seats empty in their memory."
"The stampede occurred after RCB's first IPL title win, resulting in the deaths of eleven supporters aged between 14 and 29, and over 50 injuries."
"Menon emphasized that crowd management measures have been significantly strengthened, including the installation of artificial intelligence-guided cameras for better monitoring."
"Despite the tragedy and the venue being deemed unsafe, the BCCI confirmed that M Chinnaswamy Stadium would host games, including RCB's home fixtures."
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will reserve 11 seats at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in memory of fans who died in a stampede during title celebrations. Eleven supporters aged 14 to 29 lost their lives after RCB's first IPL win. The team will wear tops with the number 11 and black armbands during the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Crowd management measures have been improved, including AI-guided cameras for real-time monitoring. The stampede occurred during a homecoming parade, resulting in over 50 injuries, but no convictions have been made.
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