Following a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam have resigned. The incident occurred after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory, with lakhs gathering despite inadequate planning.
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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.