A tragic stampede occurred outside Gate 1 of Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at around 4:45 PM, as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory. The overwhelming crowd led to chaos, causing more than 15 people, including a woman, to fall in the rush. The situation quickly escalated, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Authorities struggled to control the surging crowd, and emergency response teams were deployed to assist the injured and transport them to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it “heartrending” in a statement shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X. He extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for those injured. The tragedy has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a joyous occasion, with leaders and citizens mourning the loss of lives. Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar also addressed the incident, stating that investigations are underway to determine the cause and prevent such occurrences in the future.
The stampede has sparked discussions about crowd management and safety protocols at large-scale events. Eyewitnesses reported that the stadium was overcrowded, making it difficult for security personnel to maintain order. The Karnataka government has announced compensation for the victims’ families and assured that measures will be taken to improve security at future public gatherings. As the city mourns the tragedy, officials are expected to review event planning strategies to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.