“Many stampedes have occurred,” said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday, even when he said he will defend the rush that was poured out today in Bengaluru, will not defend, Death 11 and injured nearly 50.
With a press conference in the light of the tragedy, Siddaramaiah also referred to the Kumbh Mela Stampede who took place earlier this year, but claimed that he did not defend.
“This kind of many stampedes has taken place. There have been worse. Using me not defending … It happened … in Kumbh Mela too … In Kumbh Mela about 50-60 people died,” said Siddaramaiah.
In January, a major Stampede took place in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Where 30 people were killed and 60 injured.
The Minister President also emphasized that the event in the stadium was organized by the Cricket Association, not the state government, although police support had been provided. “The government only gave permission and used the entire Bengaluru Police Force for safety. We did not organize the event in the stadium,” he said.
“More than one Lakh people gathered for Vidhan Soudha, but luckily no unwanted incident happened. Where the capacity is 35,000, about two to three Lakh people showed up. This was completely unexpected, “he added.
He further said that 47 people were injured in the rush, many of whom had only minor injuries and were not admitted to hospitals. “All wounded are out of danger,” he said.
The deadly rush took place outside M ChinnasWamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL Victory Celebrations today. The event, organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, attracted an overwhelming crowd.
According to the provisional information provided to the government, Placed a temporary plate over a drain near the stadium building collapsed Under the weight of people on it, sources said. The sudden collapse caused panic and a rush followed, resulting in several fatalities and injuries.
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