Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede
Summary
State authorities in Karnataka, India, have blamed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team and its partners for poor management during a celebration that led to a deadly stampede. The event happened after the team won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title, resulting in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries.Key Facts
- Karnataka state authorities released a report blaming the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team for mismanagement during their victory celebration.
- The stampede occurred near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.
- Eleven people died, and more than 50 were injured in the incident.
- The report said the organizers did not get permission for the event because they didn't submit a formal request or detailed plans.
- Despite not having police permission, the team went ahead with the victory parade.
- Four individuals, including a senior RCB executive, were detained by police after the stampede.
- The victims were between the ages of 14 and 29.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RCB player Virat Kohli expressed sorrow over the incident.
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