Chaos at Team India’s Victory Parade: Numerous Injured as Supporters Faint

Several witnesses have come forward to complain about mismanagement by the police during a World Cup victory parade. During the parade, at least two fans fainted and some experienced difficulty breathing as the crowd jostled to catch a glimpse of their heroes. The iconic sea face was filled with supporters as the players paraded atop an open-top bus, before a grand felicitation ceremony at Wankhede. The aftermath of the event resulted in chaos, with slippers strewn across the road and cars with dented roofs along Marine Drive.

Witnesses reported that fans climbed onto the roofs of cars and danced in joy, causing damage. One police officer was seen carrying a woman, who had fainted due to suffocation, away from the crowded area. Rishab Mahesh Yadav, a supporter who attended the parade, recounted slipping and falling unconscious in the crowd due to the increasing throng. He criticized the management, claiming that the police were not alert and that there was a lack of organization.

Another witness, Ravi Solanki, echoed similar allegations of mismanagement by the police, recounting a situation where the crowd kept increasing, leading to chaos and shouting. This resulted in people falling on each other, causing an unorganized and unmanaged situation. The celebrations also caused major traffic jams in South Mumbai, with police halting vehicular movement towards Marine Drive and leading to chaos on alternate routes. The Wankhede stadium was packed for the felicitation, where top BCCI officials presented the players with a prize money of Rs 125 crore.

June 29 marked India’s second T20 World Cup victory, ending a 13-year drought and making them the first team to win the title unbeaten.