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Stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium

Stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium:

A stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory parade on June 4, 2025, led to the tragic death of 11 people and injured over 30, exposing critical flaws in crowd management. A stampede is a sudden, uncontrolled rush of a crowd, typically caused by fear, panic, or excitement in a confined or unregulated space. It can result in severe injuries or fatalities due to crushing, suffocation, or trampling.

Causes of Stampede in India:

  • Overcrowding
  • Poor Planning & Regulation
  • Communication Gaps
  • Infrastructure Bottlenecks
  • Lack of Emergency Protocols