Bengaluru Stampede: At Least Eleven Feared Dead In RCB Victory Celebrations

At least eleven people are feared dead while several others were injured after chaos broke out near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, after a large number of people gathered to participate in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebrations, multiple reports said. Police used mild force to control the crowd and bring the situation under control ahead of a special felicitation at the stadium for the RCB team organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association for winning the Indian Premier League title. According to eye-witnesses, a stampede-like situation emerged as fans thronged the venue of felicitation. Visuals showed police shifting the injured persons and those who fell unconscious in ambulances to nearby hospitals.

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Updated on: 5 June 2025 11:43 am

RCB felicitation: Chaos near Bengaluru stadium | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Fans cheer as the bus carrying Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, arrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru Stampede | Photo: PTI

An injured being taken for treatment following chaos near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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RCB IPL Win Stampede Photo: PTI

An injured being taken for treatment following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. At least four people were killed and several others suffered injuries in the incident.

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Stampede Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium Photo: PTI

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Bengaluru Stampede Photo: PTI

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Stampede Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

An ambulance arrives at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as fans gather to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, in Bengaluru.

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RCB IPL Victory Celebration Stampede | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Fans cheer as the bus carrying Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, arrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Stampede Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Fans cheer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, arrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru RCB Victory Parade Stampede | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Footwear is strewn near one of the gates to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after a stampede caused by frenzied fans celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, in Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru RCB Victory Parade | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, center, stands on stage at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as fans celebrate their team's win in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, in Bengaluru.

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RCB IPL Win Stampede | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Fans gather to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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