The Aryavarth Express

BENGALURU: Eleven people died and 33 were injured following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here, where a large number of people gathered to participate in the RCB victory celebrations, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday.

Expressing grief over the incident, he announced Rs 10 lakh as compensation to the kin of those deceased while also ordering a magisterial inquiry into the incident. Action will be taken if anyone is found wrong, he added.

“The cricket association had organised a programme for the victory celebration (at the stadium); there was also a programme from the government (Vidhana Soudha). At the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a big tragedy happened. Due to the stampede, 11 people have died and 33 have suffered injuries,” Siddaramaiah said.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital and Vydehi Super Speciality Hospital here, he said such a tragedy shouldn’t have happened. The government expresses grief over the incident.

Stating that most of the deceased are youth, including men and women, the CM said the government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the kin of each deceased.

Instructions have been given to provide free treatment for the injured, he said, adding that there are outpatients totalling 47 people.

Noting that the stadium has the capacity for 35,000 people, the CM said 2-3 lakh people had gathered.

The RCB won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday.