Stampede feared near Chinnaswamy as RCB arrive with maiden IPL trophy

Bengaluru has turned up near Chinnaswamy as the city celebrates the maiden IPL title victory of its beloved team, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 6-run victory of RCB over PBKS in Ahmedabad marked the end of an 18-year-long wait for Virat Kohli and the team. The city and the loyal fanbase across the nation had long awaited the moment. Following the victory, Kohli himself expressed that he thought, "this day would never come." With the champion himself in disbelief, think about the amusement and sheer passion of the 12th man army following the historic feat. However, as the turn to celebrate the victory has come, the scenes in Bengaluru have swiftly turned from jubilant to scary. A stampede has been reported near the Chinnaswamy Stadium as RCB arrived at the venue with their coveted trophy.

7 reported dead, many injured as RCB's victory celebration turns dangerous in Bengaluru

Following RCB's maiden IPL title victory, a victory parade was announced in Bengaluru. However, due to a scare of traffic congestion in the city, the parade was canceled. While the parade was curbed, a felicitation ceremony was scheduled from 5:00 PM IST for the team at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium. The cancellation of the victory parade, however, didn't stop the passionate fans from mobbing the venue. Following the team bus till its journey to Chinnaswamy, the mob has staged a frenzy around the venue. Now, the updates coming up put forth a scary picture of crowd mismanagement.

Scenes have turned chaotic in Bengaluru as an overwhelming number of RCB supporters have gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium to welcome their team after its historic IPL triumph. What was meant to be a celebratory gathering has spiralled into a crowd-control emergency, with reports confirming a stampede at multiple access points. Reports from the area inform that law enforcement has resorted to lathi-charge measures to contain the situation. As per official sources, ten people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries. The injured were rushed to Bowring Hospital for treatment.

Two persons, including a child, are reported to have lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s victory celebrations.

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The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had scheduled a felicitation ceremony inside the stadium to honour the RCB players, returning victorious from Ahmedabad. However, the turnout far exceeded expectations. A large number of fans arrived without valid passes, attempting to breach security barriers in a desperate bid to witness the event. Eyewitness accounts described chaotic scenes of people climbing fences and scaling the outer walls of the stadium as crowd pressure mounted.

Despite continuous efforts by police personnel to maintain order and control the crowds, the situation escalated. Repeated public warnings went unheeded as fans pressed forward, ignoring safety instructions. To regain control and disperse volatile groups, law enforcement officials initiated a mild lathi-charge in certain areas. While some individuals were treated for minor injuries, authorities maintained that there were no serious casualties reported until later in the evening.

Elsewhere in the city, the frenzy spilled over into the public transport system. The Bengaluru Metro bore the brunt of the surge, especially along the Purple Line. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation had to issue urgent advisories, repeatedly asking commuters to avoid boarding full trains. The combination of clogged metro stations, traffic diversions, and roadblocks caused widespread delays, affecting commuters and emergency responders alike. Visuals circulating online showed throngs of fans spilling out onto platforms and surrounding roads.