A tragic stampede occurred on June 4, 2025, during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade, celebrating their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The incident took place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries.
Thousands of enthusiastic fans had gathered to celebrate RCB’s historic win against the Punjab Kings. The situation escalated when overcrowding and inadequate crowd control measures led to panic and chaos. Reports indicate that many fans attempted to force their way through the stadium gates, leading to a deadly surge.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar acknowledged the lack of control over the massive crowd and apologized for the mishandling of the event. The planned open-top bus parade was cancelled due to security concerns, but the decision came too late to prevent the tragedy.
This unfortunate event has cast a shadow over RCB’s monumental achievement and has raised serious questions about the planning and execution of large-scale public celebrations in India.
