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After RCB’s historic victory, fans poured into the streets of Bengaluru, eager to welcome their cricket heroes, but the crowd became unmanageable and a stampede broke out, leading to the tragic loss of lives.
Many actors have expressed their sorrow over the tragedy.Sonu Sood: 'No celebration is worth a life'Sonu Sood expressed his deep sadness. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he wrote, “Heartbroken by the tragedy during the IPL celebrations in Bangalore. No celebration is worth a life; prayers for the families and all those affected.”
R. Madhavan urges the public to stay safeR. Madhavan also took to social media to share his thoughts on the shocking turn of events.
On Instagram, he wrote, “This is so heartbreaking. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Please be responsible and safe and do not respond to rumors without checking with the authorities.”
Vivek Oberois heartfelt condolencesExtending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, Vivek Oberoi shared a poignant message on X. He wrote, "Deepest sorrow fills us as we mourn the lives tragically lost in the Bengaluru stampede.
It's truly saddening to lose loved ones, especially during what should have been a moment of collective joy in cricket (sic)." His words reflect the deep grief felt by many after the tragic incident, emphasizing the pain of losing family members in an event meant to unite and celebrate the spirit of the game.
Anushka Sharma shared RCB’s statementEarlier, Anushka Sharma, who was part of the celebrations alongside her husband and cricketer Virat Kohli, reacted emotionally to the incident.
She shared RCB’s official statement on her Instagram account, joining others in mourning the tragic loss.The statement read, “We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us.”It went on to say, “RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected families.
Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe.”Kamal Haasan shared griefVeteran actor Kamal Haasan also paid his respects to those who lost their lives. On X, he shared a message that reflected his shock and sadness: “Heart-wrenching tragedy in Bangalore. Deeply distressed, my heart reaches out to the families of the victims in this moment of grief. May the injured recover soon.”
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