RCB Wins IPL Season 18
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged victorious in season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Karnataka government organized a grand celebration to welcome the team's victory after a long time.
Stampede Incident During Celebration
A stampede happened as a result of a huge gathering of fans at the event. Consequently, 11 individuals died and more than 50 got injured. The accident led to a wave of grief across the country.
Reactions From Leaders and Public Figures
National and state politicians responded in shock. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, and Sachin Tendulkar, a former cricketer, condemned the incident.
Karnataka Government Issues Inquiry
The Karnataka government set up an inquiry committee to probe the accident. The committee will examine why the stampede occurred and recommend measures for prevention.
RCB's Official Statement
RCB issued a statement conveying sadness. The team stated it came to know of the accident from news reports. It clarified that the huge fan turnout resulted in the accident. The management postponed all events forthwith and promised complete cooperation to the local police.
Salient points of RCB's statement:
- Condolences to the victims' families.
- Events postponed as soon as the news reached.
- Request to all supporters to stay safe.
- Full cooperation promised to the investigation.
Virat Kohli’s Reaction
Virat Kohli, a key RCB player, posted on social media. He said he was deeply shocked and saddened. He also sent condolences to the affected families and wished for everyone's safety.
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