Karnataka state authorities criticized the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team and associated organizations for their role in the mismanagement that led to a deadly stampede during victory celebrations. The tragic incident resulted in eleven deaths and over fifty injuries near M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The report indicated that RCB organizers did not submit a formal request for event permissions, leading authorities to reject their request. The stampede occurred during a victory parade for RCB's IPL title, raising questions about the organizers' preparations and the need for event safekeeping measures.
The report outlined that Karnataka state authorities accused the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team, its partners, and the state cricket association of event mismanagement related to a deadly stampede.
The stampede resulted in eleven fatalities and over fifty injuries during a victory celebration for the RCB's first Indian Premier League title near M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Authorities noted that the RCB organizers failed to secure permission for the celebrations, as they did not submit a formal request or provide adequate details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident absolutely heartrending, while cricket star Virat Kohli expressed his shock and loss for words over the tragedy.
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