RCB triumph shadowed by stampede tragedy: Tears replace cheers in Bengaluru - Check full list of victims
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic maiden IPL title celebration turned tragic on Wednesday evening when a stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left at least 75 injured.
The deadly incident — one of the worst fan-related tragedies in Indian cricket — unfolded as thousands gathered to witness RCB's long-awaited victory celebrations.
The victims included Bhoomik, Sahana, Poornachandra, Prajwal, Chinmayi, Divyanshi, Shravan, Kamatchi Devi, Shivalinga, Manoj Kumar, and Akshata Pai.
Names of Those Who Lost Their Lives:
Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar was just 18. A second-year BBM student at Presidency College, he went to see his favourite team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, celebrate their historic IPL win.
He did not return alive.
His father Devaraj NT, 43, a pani puri vendor, cannot believe his son is gone. 'His eyes used to light up when he spoke about cricket,' Devaraj said, voice trembling. 'Now, they are shut forever and my world has crashed.'
Devaraj, inconsolable, remembers his son as a dreamer with a heart full of ambition. 'He grew up watching me work day and night, trying to make ends meet. He always said he wanted to study well, earn, and make our lives easier.
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My lovely son, he wanted to do so much,' he said.
Shravan
Shravan, a 20-year-old second-year BDS student at Ambedkar Medical and Dental College, was among those who tragically lost their lives in the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium. A native of Chintamani in Karnataka, Shravan had a bright future ahead of him.
Shivalinga
Shivalinga left home on Wednesday to collect his transfer certificate (TC) from school. Having just passed his Class 10 board exams—a proud achievement for his family—he was a passionate RCB fan.
Taking a detour to the stadium, he hoped to catch a glimpse of his favourite players and join the celebrations. It proved to be a fateful choice.
Shivalinga, a quiet and responsible son is from Honigere village in Yadgir district. His parents, both daily wage labourers,moved to the city 10 years ago hoping to give their children a better future. That future now looks dark and bleak.
Prajwal
Prajwal (22), a techie who had just attended a job interview, decided to join the celebration afterward.
His family, unaware of the unfolding chaos, believed he would return home once the interview was over.
Kamatchi Devi
Kamatchi Devi, a 29-year-old Amazon employee and devoted Virat Kohli fan, had been eagerly looking forward to the RCB victory celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Excited and full of anticipation, she rushed to be part of what was supposed to be a joyous occasion. But what began as a celebration turned into tragedy.
Divyanshi
Divyanshi was a 14-year-old girl who was among the 11 people who died in the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The night before, she had been rooting for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and finally fell asleep at 12:30am, smiling, cheerful, and full of joy.
'Bunk school today,' her mother Ashwini told Divyanshi. 'Let's go and see RCB's victory celebrations. Maybe you'll get to see Virat Kohli.' Divyanshi's eyes lit up.
Cricket was Divyanshi's passion, and Kohli was her hero.
Sahana
Sahana, a 25-year-old from NG Layout in Kolar, had moved to Bengaluru seeking better opportunities for herself and her family. As an employee at Bosch and the primary breadwinner, she carried great responsibility on her shoulders.
On Wednesday, she joined eight friends to watch RCB's victory celebrations at the stadium — a moment meant for joy. But the celebration turned into a tragedy.
While her friends escaped with injuries, Sahana, known for her vibrant spirit and strong sense of duty, never returned home.
An uncle said: 'She was to be married next year. Who can make up for this loss?'
Bhoomik Lakshman
The tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed the life of 21-year-old Bhumik Lakshman, leaving his family and neighbourhood in unspeakable grief.
Bhumik, a college student, had gone to the stadium with about 10 of his friends to watch Rajat Patidar and his team take a victory lap.
Amid the chaos and the frenzied rush to enter the stadium, Bhumik was separated from his friends. It was the last time they saw him alive.
Chinmayi Shetty, Akshata Pai, and Poornachandra
were among the unfortunate victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The three, like many others, had come to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic IPL win, but the joyous occasion turned fatal amidst the chaos.
The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each victim's family, along with free medical treatment for the injured. Additionally, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has pledged Rs 5 lakh to each bereaved family.
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