Virat Kohli Breaks Silence on Stampede: Unbearable… My Heart Aches

National News: During the victory parade held after the victory of IPL champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Bengaluru, 11 fans died in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli expressed deep condolences on this tragic incident. He said that he is heartbroken and is beyond words to say anything on this tragic incident. Virat also shared an official statement issued by RCB, in which the club expressed deep condolences on the accident and appealed to all the fans to stay safe.

RCB official statement

RCB said in its official statement, "We came to know about this incident through the media this afternoon in Bengaluru and we are all deeply saddened by it. Safety is paramount for us. We express our condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic incident. As soon as we came to know about the incident, we immediately changed our schedule and followed the guidelines of the local administration." The club said that "All our supporters please stay safe and follow the advice of the administration".

Veteran cricketers expressed grief:

This tragic incident has not only mourned RCB but the entire cricket world. Veteran cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, and Harbhajan Singh also expressed their condolences on the accident.

Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter, "What happened in Bengaluru is an unimaginable tragedy. My heart goes out to all the families who have been affected by this incident. Wishing peace and strength to all."

Anil Kumble said, "This is a sad day in the history of cricket. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB's victory. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured."

Harbhajan Singh reacted to the incident, "Many cricket fans lost their lives and many were injured in the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, this incident has cast a dark cloud over the spirit of the game. I stand with the affected families in this difficult time and wish the injured a speedy recovery."

RCB and players react

The RCB team mourned the tragic incident that took place during the IPL celebrations, while players and fans expressed their condolences on social media. While RCB's IPL win brought joy to the entire city, the incident came as a dark cloud. The club promised to tighten security measures to avoid such incidents in the future.