During Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s IPL victory celebrations on 4 June, hundreds of fans gathered at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, leading to a tragic Bengaluru IPL stampede that claimed 11 lives. On the same day, a crowd management manual was prepared to guide future events. Following the incident, RCB Cares announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh for each affected family and launched a foundation committed to supporting victims and coordinating with authorities to strengthen stadium safety and crowd protocols. Virat Kohli later broke his silence, expressing grief and support for the victims through a statement posted by RCB on its official X handle.
Virat Kohli’s Statement
RCB posted Virat Kohli’s statement on its official X handle, sharing his reaction to the tragic Bengaluru IPL stampede. “Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like 4 June. What should’ve been the happiest moment in our franchise’s history turned into something tragic. I’ve been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our story now. Together, we will move forward with care, respect, and responsibility.”
“Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should’ve been the happiest moment in our franchise’s history… turned into something tragic. I’ve been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost… and for our fans who were injured. Your… pic.twitter.com/nsJrKDdKWB
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 3, 2025
