G Parmeshwara stated, 8.7 lakh folks used the metro between 9 am and 11 pm that day.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara with Bengaluru City Commissioner of Police B Dayananda and different police personnel throughout an inspection after the stampede close to the Chinnaswamy stadium that claimed 11 lives, in Bengaluru(PTI)
Calling the incident “unprecedented” within the state’s cricket historical past, Parameshwara expressed deep sorrow for the victims. He added that though the stadium can maintain solely 34,000 folks, round three lakh had gathered there.
“According to Metro officials, 8.7 lakh people used the metro between 9 am and 11 pm that day. Assuming most were cricket fans, 8 lakh people showed up,” he added.
Parameshwara stated he wouldn’t remark additional till the investigation report is prepared. “I will inspect the scene of the incident at Chinnaswamy Stadium. I will hold a meeting with RCB and KSCA. Whatever is technical, the DGP and the Bengaluru city police commissioner will look into it,” he stated.
Later on Thursday, he visited the stadium and stated a brand new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can be launched for future giant occasions to stop such tragedies. “The CM has already announced a magisterial inquiry into the incident. I came here to see the situation at the gates where the stampede occurred,” he advised reporters.
The inquiry shall be led by the Bengaluru metropolis district commissioner. Parameshwara assured that strict motion can be taken towards these discovered accountable. “I cannot say anything until the investigation report comes,” he added.
Going ahead, the Home Department will difficulty new tips for organising giant gatherings. “We will make a new SOP. We will give some instructions. Such incidents should never happen. Innocent deaths should not happen,” he stated. “It hurts to see all this. It was sad when I saw it in the morgue yesterday. People aged 20-25 years have lost their lives when they came to celebrate happily. No one could have predicted all this.”
Out of the 56 injured, 46 have been discharged from hospitals. Ten persons are nonetheless being handled, and none are severely harm, in line with officers.
The stampede occurred when 1000’s of RCB followers rushed towards the stadium gates to see their group have a good time their 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) victory.
The state authorities has introduced ₹10 lakh compensation for every household of the deceased. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah additionally stated that the federal government will cowl the price of remedy for the injured.
(With ANI inputs)
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