Tragic Incident at Chinnaswamy Stadium During IPL Celebration
A tragic stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL celebration resulted in multiple fatalities. BCCI Secretary Devjeet Saikia expressed his condolences and emphasized the need for better planning and safety measures for such large-scale events. The incident has overshadowed RCB's historic victory, turning a moment of joy into one of mourning. Saikia highlighted the importance of organizing such celebrations with adequate precautions to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
| Jun 4, 2025, 20:14 IST
BCCI Secretary Expresses Condolences Over Stadium Tragedy
BCCI Secretary Devjeet Saikia has expressed his sorrow regarding the unfortunate incident outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, where several lives were lost due to a stampede. On Wednesday, Saikia stated that better planning should have been implemented for the celebration of RCB's IPL victory. The city was filled with joy after RCB secured its first IPL title in 18 years, but this celebration turned into mourning.
Saikia remarked to a news agency, 'This is quite unfortunate. It highlights the negative aspect of popularity. Fans are incredibly passionate about their cricketers. Organizers should have planned this better. My condolences go out to the families of the deceased, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.'
He also emphasized that adequate precautions should have been taken for an event of this magnitude, with security measures being a top priority. There seems to have been a lapse somewhere. He noted that after such a fantastic conclusion to the IPL, this incident has marred the celebration. Previous IPL victory celebrations, such as last year's KKR win in Kolkata, proceeded without incident.