Tragic Crowd Surge in Bengaluru During RCB Celebration Claims Seven Lives

BJP Blames Karnataka Government for Bengaluru Tragedy

Following a deadly crowd surge in Bengaluru that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals during the RCB celebration, the BJP has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of criminal negligence. The party asserted that there were no measures or basic arrangements in place to manage the crowd effectively. Criticizing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar, the BJP claimed that they were more focused on creating reels than ensuring public safety. Amit Malviya from the BJP condemned the state government for the incident, citing poor planning and mismanagement of the crowd. He described the event as a preventable tragedy caused by administrative negligence.

Details of the Incident

The BJP reported that the stampede during the IPL celebration in Bengaluru led to the deaths of seven people, with many others fighting for their lives. According to sources, the chaos occurred near the stadium when a slab placed over a drain collapsed under the weight of the gathered crowd, triggering panic and a deadly stampede.