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'Absolutely Heartrending': PM Modi Condoles Deaths In B'luru Stampede Near Chinnaswamy Stadium
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in which at least 11 people were killed while over 30 sustained injuries. The incident happened while fans were trying to enter the stadium to participate in the celebration event organised to mark the occasion of RCB winning its first-ever IPL trophy.
Taking to X, the PMO, quoting the Prime Minister, wrote: “The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery.”
The stampede took place when thousands of fans attempted to enter the stadium in a hurry from various gates. Police at the scene transported the injured individuals to ambulances and shifted them to the nearby Bowring Hospital.
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