RCB Stampede: Bengaluru Celebration Turns Deadly as 11 Fans Lose Lives
A Night of Celebration Turns Into a Nightmare What was meant to be a moment of historic pride for cricket fans turned into a horrifying tragedy. A massive crowd surge outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday evening led to a deadly RCB stampede, killing at least 11 people and injuring over 50 others. The event was organized by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to celebrate their first-ever IPL title victory. The celebration, however, spiraled into chaos due to massive overcrowding, mismanagement, and a critical lack of security coordination. What Triggered the RCB Stampede? The RCB team, fresh off their IPL 2025 win, had invited fans to gather at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the long-awaited title. The announcement, made through social media just a few hours prior, quickly went viral — leading to an unexpected crowd of more than […]