Video of Bengaluru Stampede Shows People Trying to Save One Another
In a shocking turn of events, a stampede broke out outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 11 lives. The incident occurred when thousands of people gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) win. The chaos was captured on camera, showing people panicking and trying to save one another.
The video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows a sea of people rushing to get out of the stadium, with some individuals attempting to hold onto others to prevent them from getting trampled. The clip also captures the sounds of screams and shouting as people desperately tried to escape the chaos.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “pandemonium” and “absolute chaos”, with people pushing and shoving each other to get away from the stampede. “I was caught up in the crowd and couldn’t breathe. I thought I was going to die,” said one eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous.
The incident is believed to have occurred when the crowd surged forward, causing people to get crushed and trampled. Emergency services were quickly summoned to the scene, but unfortunately, many lives were lost in the tragedy.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced an ex gratia of ₹10 lakh to the families of the deceased, while the state government has also ordered an inquiry into the incident.
The stampede has left the city of Bengaluru in shock, with many people still trying to come to terms with the devastating loss of life. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of overcrowding and the importance of crowd control measures at large events.
In the aftermath of the stampede, social media has been flooded with condolences and tributes to the victims. “# BengaluruStampede” and “#RIP” have been trending on Twitter, with many users expressing their shock and sadness at the tragic events.
The incident has also raised questions about the preparedness of the stadium and the authorities to handle such large crowds. “We were not expecting such a huge turnout, and we were not adequately prepared to handle it,” said a stadium official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The Bengaluru police have launched an investigation into the incident, and several people have been taken into custody for questioning. The authorities have also promised to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the city of Bengaluru comes to terms with the tragedy, the families of the deceased are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones. The stampede serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of safety and preparedness at large events, and the need for authorities to take necessary measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
