Former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his condolences over the stampede during the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL victory parade in Bengaluru. “This is a sad incident,” he said in a statement to a TV channel. Dravid’s sentiments were with the families of those who lost their lives and the injured.
The chaos erupted when 250,000 fans flocked to the Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate RCB’s maiden IPL title win. The team had organized a victory parade, which turned tragic. The case has now reached the high court, with RCB presenting their side of the story.
RCB claimed they had clearly stated on social media that only those who registered on their official website would be allowed entry to the stadium. The team cited a tweet from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, inviting people to attend the event, as evidence.
Dravid, a Bengaluru native, described the city as a sports-loving place, where people follow various teams and games. He offered his condolences to the families of the victims and the injured. The incident has raised questions about crowd management and safety at public events.
Key Points:
- RCB’s IPL victory parade turned tragic due to a stampede.
- Former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his condolences.
- The case has reached the high court, with RCB presenting their side of the story.
- RCB claimed they had clearly stated entry rules on social media.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s tweet was cited as evidence.
Dravid’s statement highlighted the city’s passion for sports, while also acknowledging the tragic turn of events. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of crowd management and safety measures at public events.