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Stampede-Like Incident at Jharkhand T20 League Final in Ranchi

Published on: 23 Jun 2026, 05:59 PM

A stampede-like situation occurred at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday during the final of the Jharkhand T20 League after a large crowd gathered at the venue. The incident prompted immediate response from authorities.

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari confirmed that hospitals have been placed on alert to ensure prompt treatment for those injured. 'Hospitals have also been alerted for the better treatment of the injured. Health Department is fully engaged in relief and treatment efforts with utmost readiness. There is no need to panic; arrangements are being ensured for the proper treatment of all the injured,' Ansari said in a statement.

Further details about the number of injuries or the cause of the crowd surge are awaited. Local authorities have assured that they are monitoring the situation closely.

Source: Times of India

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