On Wednesday (June 4), the victory celebration for the Royal Challengers Bangalore turned into a tragedy outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals and injuries to over 30 in a stampede as thousands of RCB supporters gathered to see the IPL 2025 champions.
1 / 8The celebrations for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s inaugural IPL victory took a dark turn on Wednesday (June 4) as at least 11 people lost their lives and over 30 were injured in a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium when RCB fans converged to see the IPL 2025 champions. (Image: PTI)
2 / 8Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated during a press briefing, "11 people are deceased and 33 have been injured due to the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru… Over 2-3 lakh attendees were present, and no one anticipated such a huge turnout." (Image: PTI)
3 / 8He indicated that the stadium has a maximum capacity of 35,000 spectators. The chief minister promised a magisterial inquiry into the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased. (Image: PTI)
4 / 8Authorities deployed mild force to manage the crowd and stabilize the situation prior to a formal recognition for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). (Image: PTI)
5 / 8The stampede occurred as numerous fans tried to enter the stadium at various gates. Police faced challenges managing the crowd, resulting in chaos and transforming a celebratory event into a tragedy. (Image: PTI)
6 / 8Despite the external chaos, the stadium remained packed for the player recognition event, where many fans collapsed. Visuals depicted police transporting the injured and those who fainted in ambulances to nearby medical facilities.
7 / 8Injured individuals were taken to Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar and other medical centers. Hospital reports indicated that the deaths could be linked to suffocation. Emotional scenes unfolded at the hospitals as people mourned the loss of their loved ones.
8 / 8Siddaramaiah expressed sorrow, noting that the stampede incident was preventable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the event as "absolutely heartrending", expressing condolences to those who lost loved ones and wishing for a swift recovery for the injured.
