Bengaluru stampede: The victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) turned into a tragic accident when the champion of IPL 2025 turned into a painful accident when 11 people died in a stampede during the honor ceremony held outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Many people were injured in this accident. Complete from this event The cricket world is in shock.
After the incident, RCB has taken a big step expressing condolences from the families of the deceased. An official statement has been issued by the team of Royal Challengers Bangalore, stating that the family of each person who lost his life in the accident will be given financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh from RCB. Along with this, a special relief fund called ‘RCB Cares’ has also been announced to help the injured.
In this statement, on behalf of RCB, it was said, “The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru has put the entire RCB family in deep sorrow and pain. As a symbol of respect and solidarity, we will assist Rs 10 lakh to the families of the dead. Assistance funds have also been set up for the injured fans. Fans will always be in priority, and we are with us in this difficult time.”
What happened outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium?
On June 5, a grand victory ceremony and Victory Parade was organized after the RCB’s first IPL Trophy victory at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Thousands of fans reached there on this occasion, but due to the limited capacity of the stadium, a large number of people remained outside and they did not get the place to come in. Due to not being able to go inside, the crowd got out of control, due to which there was a stampede outside the stadium. In this stampede, 11 people have died and dozens of people were injured, who have been admitted to the hospital.
Questions raised on the event
It is being told that the administration had recommended the cancellation of the ‘Victory Parade’ to be held on June 4 in view of the huge crowd. Despite this Also, when the RCB team reached the Vidhan Sabha, a large number of fans were already present there. After this, when the ceremony started at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a huge crowd of fans became uncontrollable. Climbing the walls and gates of the stadium, people were trying to get a glimpse of the players, which finally turned into a big accident.
Shadow mourning on victory
RCB won its first IPL Trophy after 18 years after defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final match played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3 this year. The celebration of this victory was being celebrated all over Bengaluru, but now this festival has become a painful memory.