Supporters collapse, numerous injured in massive crowd at Team India’s Championship Parade

Several witnesses complained about mismanagement by the cops during a celebration in Mumbai. At least two fans fainted, and others had trouble breathing as the crowd jostled to see the World Cup heroes. The sea face was crowded with supporters as the players went on a victory parade atop an open-top bus before a felicitation ceremony at Wankhede.

The aftermath of the event saw slippers strewn across the road and cars with dented roofs around Marine Drive, due to fans climbing and dancing on them. One witness, Rishab Mahesh Yadav, described slipping in the crowd and falling unconscious due to suffocation. He criticized the lack of police alertness and the mismanagement of the event.

Another witness, Ravi Solanki, also noted the crowd increase and lack of police management, causing chaos and unorganization. The celebrations caused huge traffic jams in South Mumbai, with the police stopping traffic towards Marine Drive, leading to chaos on alternate routes. The Wankhede stadium was packed, with top BCCI officials felicitating the players with a prize money of Rs 125 crore.

The victory marked India’s second T20 World Cup win, ending a 13-year drought, and they became the first team to win the title unbeaten.