RCB, KSCA, Karnataka govt offer ₹15 lakh compensation to families of Bengaluru stampede victims
Published - 05 Jun 2025, 10:36 AM | Updated - 05 Jun 2025, 12:52 PM
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's winning celebration didn’t last long as the IPL 2025 title triumph turned into a horrific state when 11 people were killed in a deadly stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4, the day after winning the trophy.
People in large numbers gathered outside the stadium, and the police couldn’t handle the crowd to maintain order, which ultimately led to chaos, and several people were killed, with 33 fans injured in the stampede.
INR 5 lakh to the families of the stampede victims
After nearly 30+ people were hurt in the stampede while taking part in the joyful RCB title triumph celebration, RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced INR 5 lakh financial assistance to the families who lost their loved ones during the stampede.
RCB and KSCA released a joint statement in which they expressed their deep concern for the families of the victims, who lost their lives in the celebration occasion.
"We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of life and the injuries sustained by individuals during this event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this incident. We sincerely regret this tragedy and stand in solidarity with the bereaved families during this extremely difficult time," RCB’s and KSCA’s statement.
The statement insisted that the gesture of 5 lakh didn’t replace the value of human life, but the families who lost their loved ones in the stampede will get some financial assistance from this gesture.
Read the official statement of KSCA and RCB:
#ChinnaswamyStampede | RCB-KSCA issues statement on stadium tragedy, announces ₹5 lakh compensation for victims’ families
— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) June 4, 2025
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), in collaboration with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), issued a press release expressing “deep concern and… pic.twitter.com/TsUpLz8RsF
Karnataka CM announces compensation of INR 10 lakh
The Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, also announced a compensation of INR 10 lakhs to the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede. Other than the compensation, the 33 injured people will get free medical treatment from the state government.
“A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured," the Karnataka government's statement read.
The crowd hit the street just to get a glimpse of their favourite stars with the maiden IPL trophy, but the celebration turned into a devastating incident.
Officials have no idea about the Stampede
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal expressed his concern about the tragic incident, but also stated that officials and players were unaware of the incident outside the stadium.
Dhumal also added that the IPL had no knowledge about the victory parade and didn’t know who was organising the parade, just a day after the IPL 2025 final.
"We had no knowledge of a victory parade—I don't know who organised it, how it was planned and how it went through," Arun Dhumal stated.
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