A stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express his grief. While initial reports indicated eight deaths, BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra claimed a higher toll, demanding a judicial inquiry. Authorities are investigating the incident, with conflicting reports emerging regarding the exact number of casualties during the RCB’s IPL 2025 victory celebration.

Tragedy struck Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebration, resulting in at least eight fatalities and over 40 injuries due to a stampede. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia acknowledged security lapses in organising the event after the team’s victory over Punjab Kings.

The CM also announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and assured that the government would bear the medical expenses of the injured