Seventeen-year-old Shivalinga, a Class 10 board exam pass-out, lost his life in the Bengaluru stampede after detouring to the stadium to see his favourite RCB players. A responsible son from a humble family, he was seen as their future. His devastated parents now grieve their loss, saying no compensation can replace the dreams they had for him.
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