A stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has claimed 11 lives. Thirty-three others were injured. The tragedy occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday. The event was immediately cut short. Thousands had gathered to celebrate RCB’s historic win. But chaos erupted outside the stadium. Police failed to control the crowd. What began as a moment of joy ended in devastation.
Virat Kohli reacts to tragedy
RCB star Virat Kohli expressed his grief on Instagram. “At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted,” he wrote. He also shared RCB’s official statement on the incident.
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Inside the stadium, celebrations continued briefly. Only Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli spoke. They lifted the trophy before a packed crowd. The program was stopped soon after. Fans inside the stadium were unaware of the unfolding tragedy. Anushka Sharma, actor and Kohli’s wife, also responded. She posted the RCB statement and shared her heartbreak.
The team had just ended an 18-year wait for an IPL title. The celebration turned into mourning. What should have been a historic night ended in sorrow. Authorities are under pressure. Questions are being raised about crowd control and event planning. This tragic incident has cast a dark shadow over RCB’s moment of glory.
