Stampede scare at Delhi stadium as fans rush to watch Virat Kohli, few injured
New Delhi: Virat Kohli's much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy was marred by chaos outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The excitement surrounding Kohli's comeback to the tournament after 12 years led to a large crowd of fans flocking to the venue for the match against Railways.
As fans eagerly gathered outside Gate 16, the situation quickly turned chaotic. The crowd was involved in pushing each other, which led to a couple of fans falling near the entry gate and sustaining injuries, as reported by India Today.
At least three people were injured, and a police bike was damaged. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) security and police on site provided immediate medical assistance to the injured, with one person needing a bandage for a leg injury. A security guard was also injured while attempting to control the crowd.
The DDCA had not anticipated such a large turnout. Initially, only three gates were set to open, but additional stands were opened to accommodate extra spectators.
Despite the mandatory Aadhar card requirement for entry, many rushed to photocopy centers near the stadium, though identification was never checked due to chaos, the report mentioned.
Fans with children raised them on their shoulders to avoid suffocation in the overcrowded conditions. Meanwhile, those near the entry gate who witnessed the injuries repeatedly asked the crowd behind them to step back, but their requests were ignored.
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Karnataka Health Dept bars leave for staff amid ASHA workers’ strike starting Aug 12
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.
