Tragic Incident Overshadows RCB's IPL Victory Celebration
On June 4, RCB fans celebrated their team's first IPL trophy win in 18 years, but the joy turned to sorrow when a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries. The incident led to the arrest of key individuals, including RCB's marketing head. The Karnataka High Court has since granted interim bail to one of the arrested. This tragic event raises concerns about crowd management during large celebrations. Discover more about the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.
Jun 13, 2025, 13:25 IST
Celebration Turns to Tragedy
For fans of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), June 4 was a day of immense joy as their team clinched the IPL trophy for the first time in 18 years. However, the celebration quickly turned somber when a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in the loss of 11 lives and left 56 others injured. Following this tragic event, Nikhil Sosale, the head of marketing and revenue for RCB, along with two employees from DNA Entertainment Network, Kiran Kumar and Sunil Mathew, were taken into custody. Recently, the Karnataka High Court granted interim bail to Nikhil Sosale, but he has been instructed to surrender his passport.
It is important to note that on June 4, millions of fans gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate RCB's victory. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 35,000, but the announcement of free entry passes by the organizers led to an uncontrollable crowd. According to the police FIR, a stampede occurred at gates numbered 2, 2A, 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 21, resulting in the tragic deaths and numerous injuries. Authorities have indicated that the distribution of free passes on RCB's website significantly contributed to this unfortunate incident.