Bengaluru: Stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium: One dead, over 20 unwell
Bengaluru: A tragic incident unfolded outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium today, where a massive crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team celebrating their maiden IPL title win.
Amid the celebration and heavy rush, a stampede-like situation broke out, leading to the death of a young boy, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest.
Thousands of fans from across the city had converged at the stadium area, resulting in severe overcrowding. In the ensuing chaos, over 20 people reportedly fell ill, with at least four of them in critical condition.
Those injured in the incident have been admitted to Bowring Hospital. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of the death toll rising.
The RCB victory parade was scheduled for today following their long-awaited championship win, which had attracted large numbers of enthusiastic supporters to the venue.
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Passenger from Mumbai caught with 500g of Hydroponic Ganja at Mangaluru Airport
Mangaluru: A domestic air traveller from Mumbai was detained at Mangaluru International Airport on Monday evening after officials found around 500 grams of hydroponic ganja hidden in his luggage.
The accused, identified as Shankar Narayan Poddar, had arrived on an IndiGo flight that landed at 6:10 pm. Based on a tip-off, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel intercepted and questioned him shortly after arrival.
During the inspection of his checked-in baggage, officials discovered approximately 512 grams of hydroponic ganja.
The passenger, along with the confiscated substance, were handed over to the Bajpe Police Station for further investigation and legal action.
