Tragedy struck Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations as a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in eight fatalities and over 40 injuries. Overwhelmed by massive crowds, police struggled to maintain control despite a heavy presence. The Karnataka government's prior cancellation of a victory parade due to security concerns proved prescient.
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