A stampede occurred during a celebration in Bengaluru, reportedly due to mismanagement and lack of preparation. The former Bengaluru Police Commissioner criticised the hasty organisation of the event, citing inadequate crowd control measures and disaster management preparedness. He stated, ‘The chief minister and the deputy chief minister are squarely responsible for hurrying through this whole celebration.’ The incident happened during peak hours in a crowded area, with celebrations lasting from late night until early morning.