Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, a tragic stampede during the success parade at M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives. The aftermath revealed scenes of chaos, with damaged infrastructure and discarded belongings scattered throughout the stadium and surrounding areas. Medical teams faced challenges in reaching the injured due to the overwhelming crowd and opportunistic individuals.
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