IPL 2025: Shocking Tragedy! 7 Dead, Many Injured In Stampede Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium During RCB’s Victory Parade

A night of celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans turned tragic on Wednesday when a deadly stampede broke out near M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Seven people (including a child) died, and dozens were injured. The victims were rushed to Bowring Hospital for urgent care.

Thousands had gathered to celebrate RCB’s first-ever IPL title after their thrilling win against Punjab Kings on Tuesday night at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For Virat Kohli, the team’s long-time star, this victory marked the end of an 18-year wait.

Stampede During RCB's Victory Parade

Fans cheered loudly outside the stadium, with fireworks lighting up the sky. The Karnataka State Cricket Association organised a special ceremony to honour the winning team. The players were also scheduled to meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah before heading to the stadium for a fan event.

However, the crowd soon became overwhelming. Videos shared on social media showed Karnataka Police struggling to manage the growing throng. Officials used mild force to control the situation, but the crowd surged, triggering the deadly stampede. More than 25 people were hurt, with six in critical condition.

बेंगलुरु विधानसभा के बाहर RCB फैंस का सैलाब pic.twitter.com/lRMcL5115y

— Ankit Tiwadi (@ankittiwadi) June 4, 2025

VIDEO | Fans climb trees and buses as massive crowds gather outside Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of IPL 2025 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/khqxFnpYRt

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 4, 2025

We are all celebrating RCB's victory. More than 20 fans have already fallen ill due to stampede and crowding during the celebrations in Bengaluru, so the government should take appropriate safety measures. pic.twitter.com/CfYTg5mNxC

— Siddaram (@Siddaram_vg) June 4, 2025

Crowd Control Issues Delay RCB IPL 2025 Victory Parade

The eagerly awaited open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy Stadium faces uncertainty. Bengaluru Traffic Police warned that heavy traffic and bad weather could force its cancellation. The rain and large crowds after the IPL final have made crowd control a major challenge.

The RCB team’s open-top bus remains parked near the Chief Minister’s office, waiting for Siddaramaiah’s approval. If the parade gets the go-ahead, it will proceed, but public safety is the main concern.

Karnataka BJP Blames Congress, Calls It Criminal Negligence

The Karnataka BJP has criticised the state government over the tragic stampede. In a post on X, the party blamed the Congress government for the deaths. They wrote, “Seven dead. Many are battling for their lives after a stampede caused by the irresponsibility of the Congress government. No crowd control measures. No basic arrangements. Just chaos."

7 dead. Many are battling for life after a stampede due to the irresponsibility of Congress govt.

No crowd control measures. No basic arrangements. Just chaos.

While innocent people died, @siddaramaiah & @DKShivakumar were busy shooting reels & hogging limelight with… pic.twitter.com/IVPuQjXxcq

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) June 4, 2025

They added, “While innocent people died, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were busy shooting reels and hogging the limelight with cricketers. Shame on this photo-op Congress government.”

The BJP Karnataka also said, “This is criminal negligence. Blood is on the hands of the Congress government.”