Chaotic celebrations turned into a full-blown tragedy as 11 people lost their lives and 33 others were injured outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium while trying to join a party inside to honour Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL triumph.

Thousands converged outside the stadium as police struggled to take control of the situation, resorting to mild use of force as well. That did little to discourage the people, many of whom could be seen pressed against the stadium’s entrance gate, desperate to get in.

Fans gather outside the stadium for RCB’s felicitation ceremony, while some can be seen pressed against the stadium’s entrance gate, yesterday