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Stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium: IPL victory celebrations turn into mourning, 11 dead, more than 50 injured

Nihharika3 months ago12 hours ago03 mins

Bengaluru: 11 people lost their lives while more than 50 were injured in a stampede during the IPL victory celebrations at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The incident took place during a fan meet organized after the historic victory of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). According to eyewitnesses, the stadium has a capacity of 35,000, but lakhs of fans had arrived to join the celebrations. When the crowd started pushing and jostling at the entrances of the stadium, the situation went out of control. Many people were crushed in the stampede, including women, children, and the elderly. Chaos at the spot Police and emergency services reached the spot immediately after the incident. The injured were admitted to nearby hospitals, where some died during treatment. The administration has assured all possible assistance to the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister expressed grief, ordered an investigation Karnataka Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah expressed deep grief over the accident and ordered an immediate magisterial inquiry. He said, “This is a big human tragedy. The organizers should have been more cautious in crowd management.” Prime Minister Modi expressed grief Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident and tweeted, “This incident in Bengaluru is extremely heartbreaking. My condolences are with the affected families.” RCB’s victory parade cancelled A grand parade was planned from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium to celebrate RCB’s victory, but the event was cancelled after the accident. BCCI and the state government have jointly assured investigation of the accident and action against those responsible. Organizers and security management are under question. After the accident, serious questions have been raised about the role of the organizers and the security arrangements. Was there an adequate police force present for crowd control? Did the organizers anticipate that such a large number of people could attend? The answers to these questions will now be revealed only after investigation.

Massive Tragedy: Air India Flight AI-171 Crashes After Takeoff from Ahmedabad, All 242 Feared Dead

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Ahmedabad: In a heartbreaking incident, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI-171), flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff today, with all 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members, feared dead. The flight departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport but lost contact within minutes, crashing in the Meghaninagar area, a densely populated locality in the city. The crash triggered a large explosion, with thick black smoke and flames visible from several kilometers away. The accident occurred around 1:38 PM IST, soon after the aircraft took off from Runway 23. Local residents reported hearing strange engine noises before the plane descended sharply and hit the ground. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene, including more than a dozen fire trucks, multiple ambulances, and personnel from both BSF and NDRF, with three teams comprising 90 officials deployed for rescue operations, which are ongoing. Government Officials Take Immediate Action Upon receiving news of the crash, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu departed for Ahmedabad. Both the central and state administrations have mobilized to coordinate relief and support efforts. Investigation Underway Though the exact reason behind the crash has yet to be confirmed, preliminary findings suggest a possible technical failure or engine malfunction. The DGCA, along with Air India’s internal technical team, has initiated a thorough investigation. Nation Grieves the Loss The incident has sent shockwaves across the country. National leaders, including the Prime Minister and the President, have expressed their condolences to the bereaved families. Special assistance counters have been set up at Ahmedabad and Delhi Airports to provide support and information to relatives of those on board.