• #ArrestViratKohli has been trending on social media since the Bengaluru stampede catastrophe.

  • The joy of the historic IPL 2025 title win was tragically overshadowed by a deadly stampede on June 4.

Why #ArrestVirat Kohli is trending on social media after the Bengaluru stampede tragedy?
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Virat Kohli is once again at the center of attention on social media, with his name dominating trends across platforms. The Indian cricket icon, known for his passionate fan following, has sparked widespread anger following a recent and emotional incident connected to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) victory celebrations during the victory celebrations.

Bengaluru’s stampede tragedy 

After RCB’s historic IPL title win on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait, fans across the country celebrated with great excitement. Cities lit up with joy as supporters marked the long-awaited moment. But the happiness quickly turned into tragedy the next day outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Lakhs of RCB fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite players. The huge crowd became difficult to control, leading to a deadly stampede that claimed 11 lives. What was meant to be a celebration ended in deep sorrow.  The tragic incident shocked the cricket world, with many calling it a dark day in the sport’s history. Since then, social media has been filled with reactions, questions, and emotional messages. A lot of the conversation has focused on Kohli, whose connection with fans played a major role in the massive turnout.

The hashtag #ArrestKohli is trending as anger grows over Kohli’s perceived responsibility for the victory parade, which many believe should not have taken place. Fans on social media accuse him of being responsible for organizing the event that led to the tragedy and criticize him for not preventing it. They argue that as a leader and public figure, Kohli should have ensured better safety measures or avoided such large gatherings altogether. This backlash reflects widespread frustration and demands for accountability. Many feel Kohli should take greater responsibility and support the victims’ families during this difficult time. The debate has sparked strong emotions, with calls for him to be more involved in addressing the aftermath and preventing similar incidents in the future.

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Here’s what people said:

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