Fans throng to watch Virat Kohli, few got injured…
Stampede Scare At Delhi Stadium
Fans throng to watch Virat Kohli, few got injured…
On Thursday, 30 January 2025, Virat Kohli was strangled by chaos outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Mr. Kohli took the field for the first time in the first-class tournament in 12 years during the match against Suraj Ahuja’s Railways.
Fans were excited about seeing their favorite star and flocked to the venue in large numbers.
But it turned chaotic outside the venue as fans were injured. Outside Gate 16, the crowd was pushing each other, which led to a couple of fans falling near the entry gate and getting injured. A police bike was damaged and several left behind their shoes. At least three people got injured.
The injured were treated by the DDCA security and police. One of the fans got his leg bandaged. A security guard was also injured while trying to control the situation.
It was evident that Delhi's cricket administrators had not anticipated such a large turnout. Initially, only three gates including Gate 16 were scheduled to open for fans. However, given the overwhelming influx, an additional gate was eventually opened.
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