Royal Challengers Bangalore brought home the IPL Season 18 trophy on Wednesday, June 4. Fans swarmed to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli holding the trophy on the team bus. Anushka Sharma shared videos on Instagram, showing the massive crowd on the streets.
The team, led by captain Rajat Patidar, was greeted by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the airport. Later, they arrived at the M Chinnaswami Stadium for a victory celebration. Around 6 pm, news broke out about a stampede outside the stadium, resulting in several deaths.
Fans on social media are criticizing RCB. One user tweeted, “1 parade, 0 brains, & now 7 funerals. What kind of idiots plans a mass celebration without barricades, without strategy?”
Another user shared a photo of Kohli and other players celebrating, saying, “People died in the stampede, and Kohli’s team was still celebrating.” Many are questioning why the celebration continued inside the stadium despite the tragedy outside.
RCB released a statement saying they learned about the incident through media reports. It’s unclear if the players were aware, but it’s hard to believe the administration didn’t know.
RCB’s Victory Marred by Tragedy
The team’s win was overshadowed by the deadly stampede. Fans are upset, and many are demanding answers. The incident has sparked a debate about event planning and crowd control.
- 7 people died in the stampede
- RCB released a statement saying they learned about the incident through media reports
- Fans are criticizing the team and administration on social media
Investigation Underway
Authorities are investigating the incident. Fans are waiting for answers, and the team is trying to come to terms with what happened. The tragedy has put a damper on the team’s victory celebration.