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Hyderabad Police book Azharuddin, HCA in stampede incident

Hyderabad police today registered a case against the Hyderabad Cricket Association including its president and former Indian skipper Mohd Azharuddin after a stampede that broke out at the Hyderabad Cricket Stadium on 22 September .
A total of three cases have been booked against the Hyderabad Cricket Association in relation to the unfortunate incident. Cases have been booked under sections 420, 337 and 21/76 of the city police act.
Four people were injured after a stampede broke out at Gymkhana grounds following a stampede which happened after cricket fans flocked to purchase tickets for the third T20I match between India and Australia in huge numbers.
A huge crowd had come to the Gymkhana grounds to purchase tickets. A large queue of fans was captured waiting to get their hands on tickets but the situation soon went out of control and a stampede broke out, with excited fans coming in huge numbers and causing law and order issues.
Police lathi-charged to disperse the massive crowd and restore control.
The match which is scheduled to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, 25 September. Coming to the series between the two sides, Australia currently leads it 1-0 after their win in Mohali on Tuesday.

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