Bengaluru Stampede: Viral Video Shows Ambulance Blocked by RCB Chinnaswamy Stadium Staff

Bengaluru: Days after deadly stampede in Bengaluru, a video has surfaced showing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Chinnaswamy Stadium staff blocking the entry of an ambulance when the chaos broke outside the sports complex campus, which claimed the lives of 11 people while many more were injured.

According to reports, the ambulance was blocked by the RCB Chinnaswamy Stadium staff till the team's bus entered the stadium.

The families of deceased have alleged that there was no one to clear the road and make way to the ambulance.

The stampede had occurred after a sea of RCB fans and supporters arrived at the Chinnaswamy stadium to take part in the RCB maiden IPL title victory celebrations.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the IPL final game played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 3.

On June 4, Bengaluru saw an overwhelming turnout as hundreds of thousands of fans from across the city rushed to Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricket stars, the IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

However, what was meant to be a grand celebration turned into chaos after a stampede occurred due to overcrowding, raising concerns over the state’s preparedness.

Several videos from the incident showed massive crowds gathering at different metro stations across the city, making their way toward Chinnaswamy Stadium. For the fans, this was a historic moment, RCB had finally secured the IPL title after an 18-year wait.

Relatives of several victims claimed that while fans were caught in the stampede outside the stadium, the celebrations inside continued uninterrupted.

People seen jumping token collection counters 

Another video from June 4 showed packed metro stations in Bengaluru as fans rushed to the stadium to join the RCB victory celebration. The footage also captured people jumping over automatic ticket collection counters in their haste to board the train.

Karnataka Govt raises compensation to Rs 25 lakhs

Facing criticism for inadequate crowd management at the RCB victory event, the Karnataka government announced an increase in compensation from Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 25 lakhs.

Addressing the issue in a press conference, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah admitted that authorities had not anticipated such a massive turnout for the RCB IPL victory celebrations.