NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a historic celebration was a heartbreaking tragedy as a stampede exterior the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed 11 lives and left 33 others injured. The incident occurred simply hours after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, prompting a large turnout of followers close to the stadium.RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation (KSCA) issued a joint assertion on Wednesday night time, expressing “deep concern and heartfelt condolences” over the incident. “RCB-KSCA expresses deep concern and heartfelt condolences concerning the unlucky incident that occurred throughout the celebration organised by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier at this time,” the assertion learn.“We’re profoundly saddened by the tragic lack of life and the accidents sustained by people throughout this occasion. Our ideas and prayers are with the households affected by this incident. We sincerely remorse this tragedy and stand in solidarity with the bereaved households throughout this extraordinarily troublesome time,” it added.RCB additionally issued an official assertion expressing grief over the tragic incident.“We’re deeply anguished by the unlucky incidents which have come to mild by media stories concerning public gatherings throughout Bengaluru in anticipation of the staff’s arrival this afternoon. The protection and well-being of everyone seems to be of utmost significance to us.RCB mourns the tragic lack of lives and lengthen our heartfelt condolences to the affected households.Instantly upon being made conscious of the state of affairs, we promptly amended our program, and adopted, the steerage and recommendation of the native administration.We urge all our supporters to please keep secure.”The stampede was reported close to Gate 2 of the stadium shortly after RCB gamers had visited the Vidhana Soudha to satisfy Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.All through the day, there was confusion concerning the parade plans, with Bengaluru visitors police initially denying permission attributable to security issues. Nonetheless, hundreds of RCB followers had already gathered close to the stadium to welcome their staff, leading to an uncontrollable crowd surge.
The dearth of efficient crowd administration turned deadly as obstacles had been breached and panic ensued. Police forces had been overwhelmed, and emergency companies struggled to answer the chaos. The injured had been taken to Bowring and Vydehi Hospitals. Eyewitnesses recalled scenes of desperation, with folks being trampled and plenty of unconscious by the point assist arrived.To supply some assist to the grieving households, RCB and KSCA introduced monetary help of ?5 lakh for every household that misplaced a cherished one within the tragedy.The state authorities additionally introduced a compensation of ?10 lakh for the households of those that died within the stampede.“RCB-KSCA declares 5 lakh every to the households of those that have misplaced their family members. We hope this gesture can provide some assist and solace of their time of grief,” the joint assertion stated.
“We wish to emphasise that this compensation shouldn’t be supposed to find out or change the worth of human life, however relatively to function a gesture of assist and solidarity throughout such difficult instances. Thanks on your understanding and assist,” it added.Regardless of the sombre flip of occasions, a brief victory ceremony was held contained in the stadium, lasting about half an hour. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli addressed the group briefly, thanking followers for his or her unwavering assist through the years.The staff then took a lap of honour across the floor, celebrating a title 17 seasons within the making. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in an exciting IPL 2025 remaining on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.Nonetheless, the night time that was meant to unify a metropolis in celebration will now be remembered for grave mismanagement that value a number of lives. Questions are already being raised concerning the preparedness of native authorities, and an investigation has been ordered to determine the lapses that led to the horrific stampede.For now, the cricketing group and RCB followers all over the world are left mourning a bittersweet second the place triumph and tragedy collided.