More than a month has gone by since the stampede at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium rocked the city during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebration. Though RCB and the Karnataka government had made early assurances of assistance and compensation, several families of the victims now claim they have been given no assistance.

The stampede happened on June 4 when huge crowds of people thronged around the stadium after RCB's championship-winning season. Poor crowd control and a lack of coordination between event management and security forces caused panic and chaos, with 11 fatalities and many injuries, as per reports.

In the initial aftermath, RCB had issued a public statement of sympathy and had announced a compensation package of ₹10 lakh per family. The Karnataka government had also offered ₹25 lakh per family. But now, as per recent reports, it is reported that several families state they are yet to receive any official communication or disbursement of funds.

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RCB Yet to Fulfill Compensation Promise, Victims' Families Left in Limbo After Bengaluru Stampede

Some relatives, in an interview with local media, said that in spite of repeated follow-ups, they have not been made aware of timelines or procedures. This confusion has contributed to the anguish of bereaved families who are already struggling with legal and administrative complexities.

Sources in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have indicated that talks were on, and RCB stated that compensation had been processed at official levels. Yet, no word has appeared publicly that funds have reached the recipients.

The accident has caused increasing public attention to the management of crowd safety in massive sporting events. Judicial proceedings are in motion, with the government conducting investigations into the breakdowns in planning and security. In the meantime, certain police officers and RCB staff on duty at the event have been suspended or questioned.

For the time being, the victim families remain in expectation of promises being kept. The stampede is still one of the darkest moments of recent IPL history, offering pressing questions over responsibility, readiness, and the necessity of swift relief efforts for victims.

Following the tragic stampede incident that unfolded during RCB's bus parade event on June 4, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had no alternative but to spring into action. Their main objective is now directed towards devising sophisticated crowd control measures to bolster public safety during team victory parades. In response to this sensitive issue, the governing body has mobilized a three-member committee who are now tasked with revamping the existing guidelines aimed at minimizing stampede-like incidents from happening in the future. 

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the chairperson, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the treasurer. Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, will be the third member in that committee. 

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BCCI issues a statement on appointing a three-member committee

On June 14, 2025, the BCCI released a statement pertaining to RCB's victory day celebrations that had gone horribly wrong. In a bid to eliminate such mishaps going forward, the Apex body confirmed the formation of a committee that will be tasked with formulating robust crowd control guidelines in the interest of public safety. Considering the urgency of the issue, it is believed that the committee will have to adhere to an aggressive timeline and will need to get the job done in the next 15 days. 

"In light of the incident that occurred during the victory celebrations in Bengaluru, the Apex Council has decided to constitute a committee to formulate comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing such occurrences in the future."

RCB's glory day turned into a shocking nightmare as 11 lives were lost and several others suffered significant injuries as the crowd went haywire to capture a glimpse of their superstars outside the M. Chinnaswamy stadium. To tackle this problem, the franchise announced a relief package of INR 10 lakhs to all the families who lost their loved ones during the stampede. 

In the meantime, the BCCI also finalized the schedule for the Indian domestic season this year. The dates for India's 2025-26 domestic season were finalized during the Apex Council Meeting. The domestic season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy, which will begin on August 28, 2025. The Ranji season will be split into two phases; the first will commence on October 15 and the other will begin on November 19. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory parade show goes horribly wrong on June 4. The triumph and euphoria of their maiden IPL title win evaporated in thin air the moment news of casualties outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium began trickling through. The authorities involving the RCB team management and the Karnataka State Government rushed to host the victory parade event, ignoring safety protocols. As a result, the security personnel were quickly overrun by the massive influx of people, and the situation escalated to a point where a stampede-like situation emerged, claiming the lives of 11 innocent fans.

The horrific tragedy has left the entire nation enraged. Many renowned voices in world cricket have issued a strong response to this tragic event and blamed the higher authorities for the mishap. Whereas others have also demanded an inquiry to understand how this event was allowed to be held in the first place. 

Amidst the blame game, the former IPL chairman and CEO, Lalit Modi, made headlines by leaving his remarks on this disturbing incident. He pinned all the blame entirely on the RCB management for letting the situation spiral out of control.

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Lalit Modi tweets on RCB victory parade stampede

While taking to his X (formerly Twitter account), Modi squarely blamed the RCB management and the government authorities for letting this disaster unfold on a day that should have been marked as one of the most memorable moments for the franchise. He stated that sufficient safety protocols weren't put in place and no one seemed to care enough for the fans' safety, who had waited to see their side win for the first time in 18 years. 

"What is happening to the details about the stampede in Bengaluru after the win of @RCBTweets in the @IPL - There is so much mud slinging and finger pointing going on. The issue is simple. It should never have been allowed by the authorities if they had no proper arrangement, and secondly, the players and team management should have ensured the same is in place before participating in the so-called celebrations."

What is happening to the details about the stampede in Bengaluru after the win of @RCBTweets in the @IPL - Their is so much mud slinging and finger pointing going on. The issue is simple. It should never have been allowed by the authorities if they had no proper arrangement and…

— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 9, 2025

Furthermore, in another tweet, he expressed his anguish, talking about the poor fans who turned up in huge numbers to catch a glimpse of their favorite team but never to return home. The former IPL chairman was gutted to hear the tragic news and pointed out the lack of respect the authorities have for the fans. He further stressed that the mental and physical well-being of the fans should be treated as a top priority while staging any sporting event.

In the meantime, the RCB bus parade tragedy has plunged Karnataka into political turmoil, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar face significant scrutiny, with opposition parties calling for their resignations. Both leaders traveled to Delhi to inform the Congress high command. Reports indicate that the Congress leadership has shown discontent with the explanations given, and the incident has revealed critical failures in coordination and decision-making by the government.

A heartwarming video clip from a die-hard RCB supporter has gone viral. Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden title win, a fan got his Continental GT 650 motorcycle customised with red and black colour patterns, a theme that perfectly aligns with RCB's jersey design. Apart from getting RCB's team jersey shades, customized stickers were applied to both sides of the bike, one of which featured a "Champions 2025" message sticker.

The video has quickly gone viral and has gained significant traction in a short space of time, with views exceeding the two million mark.

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The entire country erupted in joy when RCB went past PBKS to narrowly defeat them in the IPL 2025 Final. For the first time, the cricketing community saw a new title winner. RCB recorded a stellar season in the 2025 season. The team did experience a few hiccups along the way, but peaked just at the right time to do the unthinkable. 

It all came together for the Bengaluru-based franchise under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. Although he missed a few games due to injuries, Patidar's influence was present all around. Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli emerged as the team's top performer, amassing a total of 657 runs across 15 innings. He struck eight half-centuries, and his runs came at a strike rate of 144.71. In the bowling department, Australia's Josh Hazlewood excelled with the ball and became RCB's leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets to his name. Besides, he also proved to be a potent weapon in the death, giving hardly anything away. His economy rate of 8.77 RPO highlights his incredible skill set as a bowler. 

However, under very unfortunate circumstances, RCB's triumph was swiftly overshadowed by a tragic event. The officials rushed to celebrate the franchise's maiden title glory, and in the process, a large crowd gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, which quickly overwhelmed the security personnel, causing a chaotic situation to ensue, which later claimed the lives of 11 innocent fans. 

In a tragic turn of events, what was meant to be a celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory ended in disaster near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A huge crowd had congregated to celebrate their team's victory, but the poor crowd control and absence of police presence led to a stampede, resulting in the death of an estimated 11 people and critically injuring many others. The chaos unfolded on June 4, turning joy into mourning in a matter of minutes.

As a reaction to the tragedy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared a hike in compensation for the families of the victims. The compensation that was initially ₹10 lakh for each of the deceased has been doubled to ₹25 lakh each. Condoling the loss, Siddaramaiah said in a post on X that the state government is determined to help those affected and ensure that no family is left behind because of financial constraints during this dark time.

The Chief Minister's declaration was greeted with relief and further outrage, as people wondered at the security arrangements at such a massive public gathering. With anger and sorrow escalating, the stage was set for those in charge of the event and maintenance of security.

CID Probe Starts as Top Officials Quit

The stampede has also had far-reaching administrative implications. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda was suspended in the face of public outcry at the unplanned lack of coordination. The incident also led to a change at the top in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), with Secretary A. Shankar and Treasurer E.S. Jairam putting in their resignations on June 7.

ಚಿನ್ನಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ ಕಾಲ್ತುಳಿತ ದುರಂತದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೃತರಾದವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ ಘೋಷಿಸಿದ್ದ ಪರಿಹಾರವನ್ನು ತಲಾ ರೂ.10 ಲಕ್ಷದಿಂದ 25 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ.ಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವಂತೆ ಆದೇಶಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

ತಮ್ಮವರನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡು ನೊಂದಿರುವ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳಿಂದಾಗಿ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಸಂಕಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಗಾಗದಿರಲಿ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ…

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) June 7, 2025

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A day before a crucial internal meeting, the case was transferred by the state government to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a detailed investigation. KSCA President Raghuram Bhat testified that although the association has not yet received a call from the CID, they are completely ready to assist in the investigation and help in every way possible.

Following the disastrous stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced very robust support for the impacted families/individuals. In an official announcement, the franchise has confirmed a premium support of ₹10 lakh each for all eleven families that lost their loved ones in the incident.

The stampede took place during a large public reception event to welcome the RCB team back to Bengaluru after their remarkable inaugural IPL title. The overwhelming turnout unfortunately led to crowd control issues, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. RCB expressed deep regret and assured fans that the RCB franchise prioritizes fan safety first.

Besides the compensation for the deceased, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have launched a relief program called ‘RCB Cares’ to also help those affected to recover if injured, so they too receive support. The fund will be used for medical costs and provide ongoing support to aid recovery of victims.

RCB Stands by Its Fans

"RCB Cares" is launched in conjunction with hospitals, local authorities, and NGOs to provide injured fans the critical medical care or emotional support inherent in RCB Cares. One way for any franchise to express that they are not only committed to cricket but also to that larger community that invests every bit of passion into supporting it.

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As RCB continues to celebrate its first IPL title, they are choosing to lead with compassion and accountability. Their quick and thoughtful response to this tragedy is recognized and demonstrated by fans and the cricket community, reinforcing the critical human values of empathy and accountability for any human-to-human interaction.