A celebratory event turned tragic on June 4, 2025, when a massive crowd gathered outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden IPL title win. The overwhelming turnout led to a stampede, resulting in 11 deaths and over 30 injuries. Authorities cited poor crowd management and unexpected attendance as primary factors contributing to the disaster.
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Event Details: The stampede occurred during RCB’s victory celebration at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Casualties: At least 11 people died, and over 30 were injured in the incident.
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Crowd Size: Approximately 200,000 to 300,000 fans gathered, far exceeding the stadium’s capacity of 35,000.
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Cause: The chaos began when fans attempted to force their way through narrow gates, leading to overcrowding and a subsequent stampede.
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Victims: The deceased included young students and professionals, such as a 13-year-old girl and a 26-year-old civil engineer.
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Government Response: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a magisterial inquiry and compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased.
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Public Reaction: Eyewitnesses and netizens criticized the lack of planning and coordination between the event organizers and authorities
