‘Heartbroken’ Anushka Sharma shares statement after Bengaluru stampede leaves 11 dead, Virat Kohli is ‘at a loss for words’ | Bollywood News

Fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gathered to witness the team’s victory parade at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening. But things went haywire after a while, resulting in a stampede. Anushka Sharma, who was a part of the victory lap with her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli, has now reposted a statement shared the team expressing their regret over the tragedy, which left 11 people dead and 47 injured. Virat’s RCB won the IPL title earlier this week.
Virat also shared the same note along with the caption, “At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted 💔.” The official statement from the team read, “We are deeply anguished the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us. RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed the guidance and advice of the local adminration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe.”

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On Wednesday evening, Anushka was in the bus with the team members as she posted Instagram Stories showing the crowd that had gathered on the streets of Bengaluru. While sharing one of the clips, she shared, “Namma Bengaluru current scenes.” In another caption, she wrote, “These happy faces have waited for this very lovingly and patiently.”
Later in the evening, Virat shared a post for Anushka as he wrote that this win was “far more special for her” as she is from Bengaluru. “I’ve seen it for 18 years and she’s seen it for 11. Suffered the same moments since 2014 and celebrated every close win and the madness of our supporters at the Chinnaswamy. We’re both equally relieved and since she’s a Bangalore girl too this is far more special for her. Together all the way through ❤️❤️❤️ @anushkasharma,” he wrote.