The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise has pledged financial assistance following a tragic crowd surge outside their stadium. The incident occurred during celebrations after the team won its first Indian Premier League title. RCB will provide one million Indian rupees ($11,654) to each family of the 11 victims and establish a support fund for the injured. The event saw thousands gather, overwhelming the stadium’s capacity. Karnataka’s Chief Minister announced the government would cover all medical expenses for the injured. The tragedy underscores the need for improved crowd management strategies in large public events.
— new from Reuters