The Royal Challengers Bangalore team arrived in Bengaluru on Wednesday, a day after winning the IPL 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final match in Ahmedabad. As the team reached the city, preparations were made for a victory parade at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the celebrations were marred by a stampede outside the stadium in the evening, resulting in injuries and loss of life.
Despite the chaos, the RCB team, including Virat Kohli, made their way to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where they were greeted by thousands of fans. The team acknowledged the crowd’s cheers, but the incident outside the stadium raised questions about why the event was not canceled and why the players did not make a statement.
IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal explained that the staff inside the stadium were not aware of the stampede. “It’s an unfortunate incident,” he said. “The staff inside the stadium didn’t know about the stampede. They assured me that the ceremony would be completed inside.”
Before arriving at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the RCB team visited the Vidhana Soudha, where they were felicitated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also termed the incident as unfortunate and said that the event organizers should have made better arrangements.
The RCB team’s victory parade was scheduled to take place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, but the incident outside the stadium put a damper on the celebrations. The team’s decision to continue with the event despite the chaos has raised questions about their response to the situation.
Incident Raises Questions
The incident has sparked debate about the organizers’ preparedness and the team’s response to the situation. While the RCB team was celebrating their victory, the incident outside the stadium highlighted the need for better crowd management and emergency response plans.
Investigation Underway
The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and the organizers are facing questions about their handling of the event. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of fans at sports events and the need for more effective crowd control measures.
The RCB team’s victory in the IPL 2025 final was a historic moment for the franchise, but the incident outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium has marred the celebrations. The team and the organizers will face scrutiny in the coming days as the investigation into the incident continues.