2025 Bengaluru stampede
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| Date | 4 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 5 pm – 7 pm (IST) |
| Location | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
| Type | Human stampede |
| Cause | Overcrowding during celebrations |
| Deaths | 11 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 50 |
On 4 June 2025, a stampede broke out in Bengaluru, India, during a victory parade celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden Indian Premier League title win. The incident occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the team's home ground, where large number of crowds had gathered. Eleven people were killed and more than 50 others were injured in the stampede, which took place on the streets adjoining the stadium.
Background
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On 3 June 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) final against the Punjab Kings, securing their first ever IPL title.[1] RCB planned to hold a victory parade in Bengaluru on the next day.[2] The RCB team was slated to meet government officials including the chief minister at Vidhana Soudha and proceed to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the team's home ground, for the celebrations.[3]
Incident
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A large number of fans started gathering around the Chinnaswamy Stadium since 2 pm IST on 4 June 2025.[4] At 3 pm, the influx of large number of people stalled traffic around the stadium. From 3.30 pm, fans tried to gain entry into the stadium through one of the 13 gates situated across the adjoining streets. The announcement of free passes for fans resulted in ticket less fans trying to enter the stadium along with the ticket holders.[3][4] The resulting commotion led to a stampede when people pushed over barricades and climbed over fences and walls.[3][5] Police attempted to control the crowd using lathi charge.[5][6]
Aftermath
[edit]Emergency services arrived at the scene, and the injured were transported to the nearby hospitals.[3] Eleven people were killed with six deaths reported from the state-run Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals and five deaths from two other private hospitals in the city. More than 50 injuries were reported and the injured were treated across multiple hospitals.[4][7] While the planned open-bus parade was cancelled, the celebrations went ahead within the stadium premises.[8]
Investigation
[edit]The Government of Karnataka ordered an investigation into the accident.[5] As per the police, permission was not given for the event and the stampede occurred at the stadium as fans tried to enter an already filled stadium.[4] The police also stated that more than 200,000 people were present around the stadium and nearly 50,000 people tried to enter the stadium, which had a capacity of 35,000. The gates were closed by 3.30 pm to control the crowd, which resulted in the stampede outside.[3][5] The RCB management gave confusing updated on social media about the parade and issuance of free passes which exacerbated the crowds.[5]
On 5 June, a First information report for alleged criminal negligence was filed against the RCB management, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), the owner of the stadium, and DNA Entertainment, who was in charge of organizing the event. The Karnataka High Court sought a status report from the state government regarding the incident.[9] The state government also suspended five police officers including the commissioner of Bengaluru Police for failing to ensure adequate crowd control and security arrangements at the venue.[10][11] On 6 June, Nikhil Sosale, the marketing head of RCB was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport while waiting to board a flight. He was remanded to police custody till 7 June.[12] On 6 June, the Karnataka High Court granted a interim stay on police action against KSCA officials, while Sosale also challenged his arrest in the court.[13]
Reaction
[edit]Prime minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, mourning the loss of lives and emphasizing the need for improved safety and event management protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.[14] The chief minister of Karnataka told that excessive crowds resulted in the stampede and such crowds were not expected the next day after the match ended late the previous day.[5] Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party demanded a thorough investigation into the management of the event, criticizing the handling of the situation and urging accountability.[15] The government announced a compensation of ₹1 million (US$12,000) for each of the deceased and pledged to cover all medical expenses incurred by those injured during the incident.[16] RCB management also announced a similar compensation for the dead.[17]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "RCB to hold victory parade in Bengaluru after maiden IPL win". The Hindu. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Celebrations, Then Tragedy: A Timeline Of Bengaluru Stampede That Killed 11". NDTV. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "11 die in Bengaluru stampede as RCB victory celebrations turn tragic". The Hindu. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bengaluru stampede: What led to deadly crush at RCB's IPL victory event?". The Hindustan Times. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "At least 22 die in crowd chaos outside Indian cricket stadium". Reuters. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ Imran Qureshi (4 June 2025). "Eleven die in Bengaluru crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade". BBC News. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "RCB IPL 2025 victory parade: 7 dead, over 30 injured in stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Bengaluru stampede: FIR filed against RCB event organizers and KSCA for criminal negligence". The Economic Times. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Bengaluru city chief B. Dayananda suspended, announces new commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh". The Hindu. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Bengaluru Stampede: Two Senior Cops Suspended, CM Orders Probe". News18. 5 June 2025. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale arrested at Bengaluru airport". India Today. 6 June 2025. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "RCB official challenges arrest as court grants interim relief to KSCA administrators". ESPNcricinfo. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "PM Modi expresses grief over Bengaluru stampede". The Economic Times. 4 June 2025. Archived from the original on 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Updates: BJP slams Karnataka government over chaos, wants judicial inquiry". India Today. 4 June 2025. Archived from the original on 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces ₹10 lakh aid for Bengaluru stampede victims' kin, orders magisterial inquiry". Live Mint. 4 June 2025. Archived from the original on 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "RCB Announce Rs 10 Lakh Aid To Families Of Each Chinnaswamy Stampede Victim". NDTV. 6 June 2025. Archived from the original on 5 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.