“They have broken the gates. I think a lot of stampede has happened. I have spoken to the police commissioner and officials….the exact number of deaths is still not known. We are at it, we appeal to everyone to be calm,” Shivakumar said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said he is visiting hospitals, where treatment is underway. The chief minister, ministers and police officials are already visiting.

“There was a huge crowd. We saw it from the airport itself. So we decided to cancel the procession and brought them (team) in a closed vehicle. There was a request for a procession at least from Vidhana Soudha. As there was rain, the crowd got uncontrolled, so we cancelled that procession too. Here (at the stadium) too there were arrangements, for a procession — an hour-long programme. We instructed to conclude it in 10-15 minutes and, accordingly, it was done,” he said. PTI KSU KH