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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) long-awaited IPL title win brought joy to millions, but it was also marked by deep sorrow. What began as a night of celebration across Bengaluru turned into tragedy for several families, as 11 lives were lost during next day’s victory celebrations. Lakhs of passionate fans gathered near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, desperate to catch a glimpse of their heroes who finally ended an 18-year wait.
However, in the massive uncontrolled crowds, a tragic stampede unfolded. The overwhelming rush, fueled by emotion and poor crowd control, led to the heartbreaking loss of 11 lives. Families who came to share in the joy were left shattered, as a day meant for history turned into one of horror. In response, RCB have announced aid for the families of the deceased in the event.
RCB announces support for victims’ families
Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru, RCB took social media expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it a moment of immense pain for the entire RCB family. As a gesture of solidarity, the franchise announced a financial aid of INR 10 lakh each to the families of the 11 deceased. Additionally, they have launched a fund named RCB Cares to assist fans who were injured during the incident. The franchise reaffirmed that their fans remain central to everything they do and shared their grief with those affected.
RCB’s official account on X posted, “The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident. “Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief.”
Here’s the post:
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂
The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial… pic.twitter.com/C50WID1FEI
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 5, 2025
The event sent shockwaves among cricket fraternity
The tragic event came as a severe shock for the cricketing fraternity across the globe. Tributes came from former cricketers, fans, and franchises mourning the loss of lives. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar described the incident as “beyond tragic.” Other former players, including Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, and Anil Kumble, also expressed their grief on social media, calling it “a sad day for cricket.” With cricket being more than just a sport in India, often an emotional experience that unites millions, massive gatherings are expected in moments of triumph. However, such occasions demand meticulous planning and well-coordinated security measures.
