The moment RCB fans had waited 18 long years for was overshadowed by death, injuries, panic, and heartbreak. After Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended an 18-year wait by clinching their first-ever IPL title, a massive citywide celebration was thrown into chaos on Wednesday, June 4.
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Helpless fans were crushed in the crowd, and screams filled the air as they tried to find a way out, and then the lack of timely intervention only worsened the situation. Police forces attempted to manage the situation, and even they were eventually forced to use mild force to bring back some order. However, by then, the damage was already done.
It's really shocking for us: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia
We are really frustrated to hear this kind of news, and we are extremely sorry. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all the members of the bereaved families, and we also pray that whoever is injured will recover at the earliest.”
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Meanwhile, Devajit Saikia highlighted the importance of proper planning and coordination during large public celebrations. He pointed out that when events are organized by the BCCI or any cricket body, there are usually clear protocols in place, with support from district authorities and the police to ensure no such situation happens, even if the crowd comes in huge numbers.
The proper protocol was not maintained in Bengaluru: BCCI
Well, the BCCI secretary expressed deep concern over the tragic stampede in Bengaluru, stating that the incident happened because proper safety protocols were not followed. He pointed out that planning an event of such scale in a short time may have led to mistakes, which caused the chaos.
As a result, this unfortunate event or tragedy has taken place, as a result of which so many cricket lovers and so many cricket fans have lost their lives, and so many others have gotten injured in the incident.”
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