DK Shivakumar Breaks Down Over Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy After IPL Victory - "It Hurts to See the Little Children"
"It Hurts to See the Little Children": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Breaks Down Over Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy Bengaluru, Karnataka – The joyous celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL victory turned into a heart-wrenching tragedy on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. In a raw display of emotion, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar broke down in tears while addressing the media on Thursday, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives, particularly that of young children. The incident occurred as an estimated 2 to 3 lakh fans, far exceeding the stadium's 35,000 capacity, converged on the venue for the RCB victory parade and felicitation event. Reports indicate that the chaos was exacerbated by a collapsed drain slab and a surge of people attempting to enter through small gates. Related News: Fans Rally Behind Heartbroken Anushka Sharma Amids......