Bengaluru stampede: ‘Free ticket’ rumour sparked stadium chaos

Chaos erupted at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium’s Gate No. 7 as massive crowds gathered on rumors of free tickets to celebrate RCB’s anticipated IPL victory. A stampede ensued, exacerbated by sudden rain, leading to numerous injuries. Eyewitnesses reported poor crowd management and delayed decisions regarding a victory parade contributed to the disaster.