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RCB celebrated the IPL victory in Bengaluru, but four people died in the stampede. BCCI and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar expressed grief over the incident. The police had difficulty in controlling the crowd.
IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal said, “This (stampede) is very sad.
Highlights
- RCB killed 11 from stampede in Victory Parade.
- BCCI chairman Dhumal expressed grief over the incident.
- Deputy Chief Minister Shivkumar told difficulty in controlling the crowd.
New Delhi. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) celebrated their first IPL title victory in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4) but the celebrations turned into mourning. At least four people died in a stampede -like situation near M Chinnaswamy Stadium. IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal was very sad due to this news. Speaking to CNN News-18, he said, “This (stampede) is very sad. We had no idea of this event (Victory Parade). Who is organizing it? We have talked to RCB management.”
This celebration of victory turned into mourning when the fans tried to join the party inside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to honor RCB's IPL victory. Thousands of people gathered outside the stadium and the police had to struggle to control the situation. Force had to be used to control the crowd. This did not reduce the enthusiasm of the people and many people were buried at the entry gate of the stadium and this accident happened.
#Watch Delhi: On Bengaluru Stampede, Bcci Vice President Rajeev Shukla Says, “Govt did stop the roadshow in order to avoid stampede or any such attration. Outside the stadium. pic.twitter.com/UD6LVC28Ke
– ANI (@ani) June 4, 2025
