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After almost two decades of heart and hope, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) He finally got his maiden Premier League India (IPL) Title, defeating Punjab Kings in a dramatic final that sent his fans to raptures. Shot kohliRCB’s face for 18 years, played a key role, marking a crucial 43 runs and brought his side to a hard victory of six runs in Ahmedabad. The long -awaited triumph caused retirement scenes in Bengaluru, with supporters lakes that dumped in the heart of the city to celebrate what was meant to be a historical and cheerful occasion. But the euphoria quickly became confusion, chaos and, in short, tragedy.
The RCB victory parade transforms euphoria into chaos
The city of Bengaluru was prepared for the celebration. The RCB squad, fresh of his historic victory, began in such a long -awaited parade of open wins by Vidhana Soudha to the M Chinnaswamy stadium, followed by major festivals. Social media sprouted with updates, and fans began to meet during the hours of the parade route in advance, and swell to a 2-3 lakh beloved, and exceeded 35,000 stadium capacity.
However, a series of conflicting ads launched the event in disorder. Bengaluru police, citing security concerns and the large scale of participation, announced the cancellation of the parade at dawn. However, many fans, unknown or skeptical of change remained in place, hoping to see their heroes. The RCB management confirmed that the parade would proceed, further feeding the confusion. The situation was aggravated by the closing of the nearby metro stations, which made the dispersal of the people almost impossible.
A triumph eclipsed by tragedy with a stampede in Chinnaswamy
As the crowd headed for the stadium, the mood went from the celebration to despair. With the passes now required for the entrance and thousands of fans without tickets, the doors became suffocating points. Around four in the afternoon, as the mass of people pushed to door 3, a stampede broke out: the people fell, it was stepped on and the panic took place. In order to regain control, police resorted to a lafid burden, but the damage was made.
The consequences were dim: at least 11 people were killed, most young fans and more than 30 were injured. The Prime Minister of Karnataka announced compensation for the families of the victims and ordered a masterful investigation, but the sense of disbelief and anger among fans was palpable. What began as a time celebration for the faithful supporters of RCB ended as a very small time for the city, asking serious questions about the management of the crowd and the failures of communication.
)No one expected it, neither the Cricket Association nor the Government“, Said Prime Minister Siddaramaiah, reflecting the crash that Bengaluru took as a result of the tragedy.
The events of June 4, 2025, will be remembered not only for the long -awaited triumph of the RCB IPL, but also for the disgust that followed, an important memory of the speed with which the joy can reach the penalty when the celebration meets the chaos.
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This is how celebrities react:
Fans are the heart of cricket and our lives. The tragic loss of lives in the current stampede in Bengaluru is deeply tearing. My thoughts and my cord cord are with families affected by this unimaginable tragedy.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) June 4, 2025
What happened at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is out of the tragic. My heart goes out to all affected families. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 4, 2025
It’s a sad day for cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Tragic !! 💔💔
– Anil Kumble (@ Anilkumble1074) June 4, 2025
What wanted to be a time of celebration became an unimaginable tragedy. My heart comes out to everyone affected by the incident #Bengaluru.
May the families find strength and the missing souls rest in peace 🙏
– Yuvraj Singh (@yuvstrong12) June 4, 2025
Absolutely weoring to know about the Stampede at the Victoria Parade de Bengaluru. Prayers for the affected families. I hope everyone will stay safe. 🙏
– Shikhar Dhawan (@sdhawan25) June 4, 2025
What has happened today around the Chinnaswamy stadium was very unfortunate. My heart felt condolences with the victims and their families 🙏#Chinnaswamystadium
– vinay kumar r (@vinay_kumar_r) June 4, 2025
The tragedy that was being made in Bangalore. Very distressed and my heart reaches the families of the victims at this time of grief. May the injured recover soon.
– Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 4, 2025
At least 7 deaths have been reported. Insensitive to continue with victory celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium. He spent the weekend in Paris after the victory of the PSG Champions League, there is still no lessons learned this time https://t.co/9v2wdujt2d
– Vikrant Gupta (@Vikrantgupta73) June 4, 2025
The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely unpleasant. In this tragic time, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery: pm @narendramodi
– PMO India (@pmoidia) June 4, 2025
We are bewildered by this tragic incident. This should never have happened.
We do not foresee such an overwhelming crowd, while the stadium has 35,000, more than 3 lakes had gathered.
In families who have lost their loved ones, we expand our deepest condolences. Words … pic.twitter.com/exlng9it8y
– Dk Shivakumar (@dshivakumar) June 4, 2025
“Deeply shocked by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede during the RCB victory celebrations near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. A moment of joy has been eclipsed by the penalty.
I expand my deepest condolence to the families of mourning and wish a speedy recovery to the injured …
– CM of Karnataka (@cmofkarnataka) June 4, 2025
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