Fans Injured, Cars Damaged: Aftermath Of Victory Parade
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2024-07-05 10:31 GMT
Hyderabad: As the festive atmosphere faded in Mumbai following team India's victory parade, shadows of sorrow loomed as 11 people got injured leaving many cars damaged among other incidents.
Massive crowds of happy supporters thronged the Marine Drive to celebrate Team India's T20 World Cup victory on Thursday. Over 30,000 fans turned out for the victory parade in hopes of seeing their favorite cricket players.
The Mumbai police deployed around 5,000 officers along Marine Drive and at Wankhede Stadium to control the enormous crowd. In spite of that, many fans faced difficulties.
There were incidences of injuries and health problems that clouded the happy event. As per Mumbai police, ten people were rushed to the nearby government hospital due to various problems which included a fan who suffered a fracture and another who was having difficulty breathing.
An eyewitness, Ravi Solanki told ANI, "I was coming from the office and came to know that the Indian team would reach here between 5 pm-6 pm which did not happen. The crowd progressively swelled. The police were not managing the situation. People suddenly started shouting, after which some people fell on each other. It was very unorganized. There was nobody to manage. The incident happened between 8.15-8.45 pm."
The Mumbai police deployed around 5,000 officers along Marine Drive and at Wankhede Stadium to control the enormous crowd. In spite of that, many fans faced difficulties.
There were incidences of injuries and health problems that clouded the happy event. As per Mumbai police, ten people were rushed to the nearby government hospital due to various problems which included a fan who suffered a fracture and another who was having difficulty breathing.
An eyewitness, Ravi Solanki told ANI, "I was coming from the office and came to know that the Indian team would reach here between 5 pm-6 pm which did not happen. The crowd progressively swelled. The police were not managing the situation. People suddenly started shouting, after which some people fell on each other. It was very unorganized. There was nobody to manage. The incident happened between 8.15-8.45 pm."
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The roadshow started from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium and concluded with a felicitation organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the stadium.
Rishab Mahesh Yadav, a fan who fainted during the parade, said, “The crowd was overwhelming. I fell and got choked, losing consciousness. I was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and feel fine now. There was a severe lack of management, and the police were not vigilant.”
Maharashtra Cricket Association recorded an influx of around 40,000 people as they provided free entry to the Wankhede Stadium.
India's captain, Rohit Sharma, dedicated the T20 World Cup triumph to the whole country. He said, "The reception we’ve got here reflects the immense enthusiasm and anticipation people had. This trophy is for the entire nation. It belongs to all the players who have represented the country and the fans who have been yearning for this moment."
“Mumbai never disappoints when it comes to celebrating victories. Bringing this trophy back to Wankhede feels incredibly special. The fans have waited 13 years for a World Cup triumph, and finally, it’s here. I’m very happy and relieved,” Sharma added.
Rishab Mahesh Yadav, a fan who fainted during the parade, said, “The crowd was overwhelming. I fell and got choked, losing consciousness. I was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and feel fine now. There was a severe lack of management, and the police were not vigilant.”
Maharashtra Cricket Association recorded an influx of around 40,000 people as they provided free entry to the Wankhede Stadium.
India's captain, Rohit Sharma, dedicated the T20 World Cup triumph to the whole country. He said, "The reception we’ve got here reflects the immense enthusiasm and anticipation people had. This trophy is for the entire nation. It belongs to all the players who have represented the country and the fans who have been yearning for this moment."
“Mumbai never disappoints when it comes to celebrating victories. Bringing this trophy back to Wankhede feels incredibly special. The fans have waited 13 years for a World Cup triumph, and finally, it’s here. I’m very happy and relieved,” Sharma added.