‘Free passes at Gate 7’: The deadly rumour that allegedly killed 11 at Bengaluru stampede

A celebration turned deadly in Bengaluru after chaos erupted outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium, leaving 11 fans dead and over 40 injured. Misinformation about free tickets near Gate 7, a cancelled parade, and poor crowd control led to a fatal crush. With over 2 lakh people present for RCB's IPL victory celebration, overwhelmed police and lack of coordination turned jubilation into tragedy. Families now mourn young lives lost, with the government promising compensation and an inquiry into the incident.