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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
From joy to horror: Countdown to chaos, a timeline of the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives
A celebratory parade in Bengaluru, marking Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, turned deadly due to severe mismanagement and lack of planning. The chaotic event resulted in a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, claiming 11 lives and injuring over 75. NEW DELHI: What began as a historic celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL triumph quickly descended into a horrifying tragedy on Wednesday, a collapse of civic planning and official accountability that led to a deadly stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, killing 11 people and injuring over 75. Announced barely hours in advance, the city's much-hyped victory 'parade' saw no coordination, no clarity, and no crowd control — only confusion, chaos, and eventually, crushed lives. By the time the team lifted the trophy from the dressing-room balcony and waved to the crowd, the damage had already been done. Bengaluru, which had waited 17 long years to rejoice, was left mourning its own failure. Timeline of confusion The chaos had begun long before the first fans reached the venue. At 7.01am, RCB announced a celebratory parade from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy Stadium — but without details on time, route, or entry protocols. From 11am, fans began pouring into both venues, expecting a grand public celebration. Police, still waiting for an official event blueprint, issued a vague statement around noon confirming a felicitation at the stadium at 5pm — but remained non-committal on whether a roadshow would happen at all. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 최대 할인 지원해드려요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo By the time Virat Kohli and the team landed at HAL Airport around 2.10pm and were received by deputy CM D K Shivakumar, the crowd had already swelled at the stadium gates. At 3.14pm, RCB urged fans to 'get free victory passes online' — triggering another wave of panic as many interpreted it as a signal to rush to the venue. By 4.30pm, the situation had spiralled out of control. Metro services at Vidhana Soudha and Cubbon Park were suspended due to crowd pressure, CM Siddaramaiah and other dignitaries reached the Assembly, and the stadium gates saw unprecedented rush. Just minutes later, at 4.51pm, a stampede broke out near Gate No. 7 of the stadium — a gate located opposite the main entrance — amid rumours of pass distribution. A celebration undone by mismanagement Police sources said more than 3 lakh fans descended upon the area, far exceeding the 35,000-capacity of the stadium. Gate 7 turned into a deathtrap after social media chatter suggested that entry passes were being given out there. In the absence of crowd marshals, security staff, or barricading, fans scrambled to get in, resulting in a crush that turned fatal. Most of the casualties were young people. The deceased include Bhoomik (21), Sahana (19), Chinmayi (19), Poornachandra (32), Prajwal (20), Dewanshi (13), Shravan (20), Devi (29), Shivalingaiah (17), Manoj (33), and Akshatha, whose age was yet to be confirmed. Of the 75 injured, 33 were hospitalised, and 42 were treated as outpatients. Despite deploying around 1,500 personnel, the police were overwhelmed. Officials admitted that splitting forces between Vidhana Soudha and the stadium had left both venues vulnerable. 'There was no clarity from organisers on what was happening where. Fans were equally clueless,' said a senior officer on duty. Political spectacle over preparedness Senior police officers told TOI that they had raised red flags over the lack of preparation — but political pressure trumped caution. 'We advised against holding celebrations at such short notice. But instructions came directly from the top to go ahead,' a senior IPS officer said. At Vidhana Soudha, politicians queued up with their families for photos with the players and the cup, while chaos brewed outside. Eyewitnesses recounted the frenzy. Sinchana N, a 25-year-old who narrowly escaped, said, 'There was no order. Police were just pushing people instead of guiding them. People fell, glass panels shattered, and panic spread like wildfire.' Others said a spell of rain around 5.30pm worsened the crowding. Naveen B, a resident of JP Nagar, said, 'The roadshow was called off. But by then, it was too late. The crowd was already here with no way in or out.' Failure across the board Insiders in the government and police said there was complete breakdown in communication between stakeholders — RCB management, the police, KSCA, BBMP, and political leaders. 'We got instructions to be at the venues only around 2pm. By then, people had already flooded the area. There was no time to assess, let alone act,' said an official. False rumours about gate numbers and last-minute changes to access protocols triggered sudden surges. Gates remained shut for long, security grills collapsed, and fans — many of them minors and women — were trampled as they fell. 'It was a nightmare,' said Avinash S, who had come from RR Nagar. 'I saw an ambulance packed with 40 injured people. There was no space even for first responders to move.' The police eventually resorted to lathicharge near Cubbon Park Circle to disperse crowds around 6.30pm. But by then, Bengaluru's day of celebration had already turned into a day of mourning. Aftermath: Grief and blame The state government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. CM Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased and assured free treatment for the injured. KSCA also pledged Rs 5 lakh to each bereaved family. But for many, the damage is irreparable. 'RCB gave this city a reason to celebrate. And we failed them. What happened today wasn't a tragedy — it was negligence,' said the grieving brother of one of the victims. 'How can a city that boasts of being India's tech capital not manage a 1-km parade?' Senior bureaucrats admitted that had there been even a few hours more to plan, lives could have been saved. 'The entire celebration was turned into a political tamasha. No crowd modelling, no contingency plan, no stakeholder coordination — just one big PR show,' said an IAS officer, requesting anonymity. The cost of unprepared celebration For a city that has long waited to cheer its team, Wednesday should have been about flags, cheers, and fanfare. Instead, it ended with funerals. A victory 17 years in the making was reduced to tears, panic, and broken trust — not by fans, but by an establishment that failed to rise to the moment.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Bengaluru Crushed By Stampede Horror: First-Person Account Of What Happened At RCB Event
Last Updated: People began collapsing due to a lack of air, while hundreds surged toward the gates, chanting and screaming RCB slogans What started as a victory procession quickly turned into a stampede that left Bengaluru devastated. Eleven people died, and 27 others were injured in what is possibly the first such tragedy linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dark clouds literally and figuratively hung over the city. The plan was simple—to hold a grand celebration for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team that had finally won the IPL after 18 years. But the Karnataka government wasn't prepared, and the police weren't equipped to handle the crowd that overflowed onto the roads, gathered near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, and swarmed the areas around the team hotel in central Bengaluru. From the moment the RCB team landed at HAL Airport—where Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar received them—the excitement was palpable. The team boarded their bus and began making their way through the city. Virat Kohli sat right next to the driver, proudly holding the trophy. People were all cheering, celebrating. Little did one know that this moment of joy would soon spiral into tragedy and become a shadow of death. By around 2:45 pm, the team was driving down MG Road, the heart of Bengaluru's central business district. The streets were flooded with fans shouting 'RCB! RCB!" Traffic had been halted, schools were asked to let students out early, and advisories were sent out warning of possible congestion. But nothing could have prepared the city for what came next. An estimated crowd of 2 lakh turned into a massive swell of over 5 to 6 lakh people across the area. Traffic snarls had started hours before the official event was to begin at Vidhana Soudha at 4.30 pm, where the chief minister, deputy CM, and other top officials were to felicitate the team. The plan was for the RCB players to proceed to the Chinnaswamy Stadium after that. Virat Kohli had just started speaking at the Vidhana Soudha when chaos erupted. The crowd had become unmanageable. The chants of 'RCB! RCB!" rang in the air, and people began running towards the gates of the stadium as they thought they could enter. Even the metro trains were bursting at the seams. It felt like people were packed in like sardines. Everywhere one turned, people in RCB jerseys, most of them wearing Kohli's 18, streamed out of stations and headed toward Cubbon Park—the stop closest to the stadium. The other two stations, MG Road and Vidhana Soudha, also saw people coming out and spilling onto the road near the stadium. When the crowd began pouring in, it became painfully clear that the 5,000 police personnel deployed were not enough. It was a sea of people from one corner to another. A senior officer told me, 'It was utter frenzy, and people who did not have to be there, as they had no tickets, still landed." Within minutes, people began collapsing due to a lack of air, while hundreds surged toward the gates, chanting and screaming RCB slogans. Announcements were blaring on loudspeakers, asking those without passes to leave. But many stayed on, hoping they'd get a last-minute entry or that the ticketing servers would come back online—they had crashed. I saw people refusing to budge, desperate to see their favourite team, especially Virat Kohli—the man with jersey number 18, also the number of years it took RCB to finally lift the cup. Those who lost their lives are young men and women who were trampled in the crowds. The injured and even those who passed away were being taken on the shoulders, as even an ambulance was unable to penetrate the area. By the end of the day, 11 people had lost their lives. Forty-seven others were injured. The government announced Rs 10 lakh in compensation for the families of the deceased. But what stood out starkly to me—and to many others—was the sheer lack of coordination. If agencies like the metro, which witnessed an unprecedented passenger rush, had informed the police in time… if the traffic police and law and order teams had responded to the growing crowds earlier… if KSCA, which was hosting the event, had warned the government… if someone had taken a stand and called off the event when it was clear that things were spiralling out of control, this tragedy could have been prevented. Lives could have been saved. There were also murmurs of protocol being ignored. Despite advice against holding a procession, there was pressure—reportedly from the CM's office—to go ahead with one. 'We had warned that crowd control would become a problem," a senior police officer told me. 'Yet there was a plan for a procession. We had no clarity." And when the team bus entered a stadium that holds just 32,000 people—but was surrounded by over 3 lakh fans—a stampede was inevitable, said many. Bengaluru has witnessed one of its worst crowd-control tragedies. It may be the first such incident tied to an IPL celebration, but the question remains—why must lessons always be learned after a disaster? This country has seen it before, be it at the Kumbh Mela or the release of an Allu Arjun movie. We know what happens when frenzy overtakes reason, especially in a country where cricket is a religion. And yet, here we are again. About the Author Rohini Swamy Rohini Swamy, Associate Editor at News18, has been a journalist for nearly two decades in the television and digital space. She covers south India for News18's digital platform. She has previously worked with More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. 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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Massive crowds in Bengaluru welcome RCB's historic homecoming, heavy traffic around Chinnaswamy stadum. Watch
Bengaluru came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon as thousands of fans lined up across major roads to welcome Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their historic IPL 2025 title win—ending an 18-year-long wait for the coveted trophy. The celebratory mood, which kicked off the previous night after the final match, spilled into the day as the team arrived in the city to a rousing reception. Also Read - 'No victory parade': Bengaluru police shares big update on RCB celebrations The city roads between HAL Airport and Vidhana Soudha were packed with fans waving flags, holding up posters, and cheering for their cricketing heroes. The RCB team bus, escorted by police, moved slowly through the sea of supporters, as chants of 'RCB! RCB!' echoed through central Bengaluru. Jubilant fans turned up in huge numbers to catch a glimpse of their favourite players, especially Virat Kohli, who received thunderous applause wherever the bus passed. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar personally received the team at HAL Airport. He greeted the players warmly and hugged Virat Kohli, congratulating him on leading the team to its first IPL title. The Karnataka government had earlier planned a grand felicitation ceremony followed by a victory parade through the heart of the city. Also Read - RCB felicitation at Chinnaswamy today 5-6 pm; Bengaluru Police issues advisory However, much to the disappointment of fans, Bengaluru Police cancelled the originally scheduled open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, citing traffic and security concerns. Despite the change, the excitement among supporters remained undeterred, and large crowds continued to gather around Chinnaswamy Stadium through the afternoon, causing traffic congestion across key junctions in the central business district. Social media platforms were flooded with photos and videos of the team's return, with many users calling it a "homecoming like never before." One fan posted a clip from MG Road and captioned it, 'RCB. MG Road. Bengaluru. Homecoming.' RCB later clarified that a victory parade would still take place at 5 PM, urging fans to adhere to traffic regulations and cooperate with authorities. The players are expected to greet their supporters inside the stadium later in the evening, extending the city-wide celebrations into the night.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
RCB IPL win celebration in Bengaluru Live: Champions arrive in Bengaluru, next stop Vidhana Soudha
Here's how RCB's Bengaluru arrival went like. According to our reporters, the entire RCB team has arrived at their team hotel in Bengaluru, and are now awaiting for the word from the Cheif MInister's office before heading to Vidhana Soudha. RCB stars, led by Virat Kohli holding their maiden IPL trophy recieved a grand welcome from the fans, who have gathered in large numbers around M Chinnaswamy stadium and also Vidhana Soudha - where the stars are set to be felicitated. Popular Bollywood star and Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma shared a glimpse of the scenes in Bengaluru as the RCB star arrived in the team bus with the trophy in his hands. Anushka sharma's instagram story ❤️🥹 — Kevin (@imkevin149) June 4, 2025 Karnataka Deputy Cheif Minister DK Shivakumar DK welcomed RCB stars like captain Rajat Patidar, star man Virat Kohli with special flower bouquets as they made touchdown in Bengaluru. VIDEO | Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) welcomes IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at HAL Airport. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Virat Kohli broke an 18-year jinx on Tuesday night, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs to lift… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 4, 2025 RCB have landed in Bengaluru, following their historic IPL triumph. They have received a warm welcome from the Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. A large number of fans have queued up outside the Vidhana Soudha and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite star. Much to the delight of fans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced the victory parade to celebrate their triumph. The parade will begin at 5 pm IST. Fans need to avail tickets to attend the event. IPL Vice-President Rajeev Shukla praised Virat Kohli and hit out at the veteran batter's critics after RCB clinched the title on Tuesday in Ahmedabad. "See, to me, it feels like - amongst those who've played the IPL over the last 18 years - Virat has been the constant. And he tried many times to make Bangalore champions, to make RCB champions, but it never happened. People often criticised him, said things like 'he's not a good captain,' 'he's not right for an IPL team' - this and that,' Shukla told India Today in an interview. 'I have spent my prime years with them. I know how much we tried to win this. We were so close a couple of times, and we were such a good team; we had the explosiveness, but we could never cross the line. We gave our prime years to this franchise,' Kohli said, visibly emotional in his post-match chat with broadcasters. RCB fans have already started gathering around the M Chinnaswamy stadium in large numbers - as they eagerly wait on the arrival of their stars and the IPL trophy that they have been long lasting for. RCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the side's long-desired maiden IPL title to their massive fanbase, and their star player Virat Kohli - who has been the face of the franchise for 18 long years. Respect. Legacy. Emotion ❤#RCB skipper Rajat Patidar lifts the trophy and dedicates it where history will remember it most: 𝘪𝘯 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘰𝘩𝘭𝘪'𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 🥹#TATAIPL | #RCBvPBKS | #Final | #TheLastMile | @RCBTweets | @rrjjt_01 | @imVkohli — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025 Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was seen posing with star India batter Virat Kohli and his Bollywood actor wife Anushka Sharma following Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) triumph. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their IPL 2025 triumph, and also the massive fanbase of the franchise - who will be able to celebrate their long-desired triumph with their favourite stars in the city. "Congratulations to RCB and also to the people who are following this cricket (team)," said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Royal 'Champions' Bengaluru!@nagarjund speaks to Karnataka CM @Siddaramaiah. Listen in. #RCB #IPL2025 #IPL #ITVideo | @snehamordani — IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) June 4, 2025 A look back at the moment that marked the end of 18 years of wait - RCB becoming IPL 2025 Champions. An emotional Kohli, elated AB de Villiers, thankful Dinesh Karthik - everything sparked bright on the winning moment. Tears. Roars. Jubilation 🥹 The emotions of #RCB were raw, real, and 1⃣8⃣ years in the making ❤️#TATAIPL | #RCBvPBKS | #Final | #TheLastMile | @RCBTweets — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025 Virat Kohli couldn't hold back tears at the Narendra Modi Stadium as RCB ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title. Even before the final ball, emotions poured out. Later, Kohli reflected on the journey and its deep significance. 'I've given this team my youth, my prime, and now my experience. Every season, I've come out and given it everything I have to try and win this. To finally have this moment arrive – it's an unbelievable feeling,' he told broadcasters after the match. 'I've lifted almost every other trophy – World Cups, T20s, ODIs, the Champions Trophy. But this? This is right up there. I've given my all for 18 years. I've stayed loyal to this team, no matter what. There were moments when I thought otherwise, but I stood by them, and they stood by me. I always dreamt of winning with them," he added. Karnataka Deputy Cheif Minister Shivakumar DK has arrived at the HAL airport to receive the RCB team after their IPL 2025 triumph. #WATCH | Bengaluru | Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaches HAL airport to receive IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025 Here's the revised plan and specifications for RCB's felicitation ceremony There will be a felicitation function for the RCB team at the Chinnaswamy Stadium from 5 pm IST to 6 pm IST. Entry is restricted to ticket / pass holders only. There will be no victory parade. Due to limited parking, the public are advised to use the Metro and other public transport. Public are advised to avoid the CBD area from 3 pm IST to 8 pm IST. The open bus parade planned by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to celebrate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 triumph has been cancelled due to heavy traffic congestion in the city. RCB had earlier announced a victory parade after their six-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad. The celebratory event was scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST on June 4, starting from Vidhana Soudha and concluding at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As per the revised schedule, the RCB team will be felicitated at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from 5 PM to 6 PM. Players will meet Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, at Vidhana Soudha and go directly to the venue from there. Entry to the venue will be restricted to those with valid passes. Attendees have been advised to use the Metro and other public transport due to limited parking availability around the stadium. RCB finally ended their 18-year-long wait for IPL glory by clinching their maiden title with a thrilling six-run win over an in-form Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final, held on June 3 in Ahmedabad. The victory, which came on the back of a gritty all-round performance, sparked scenes of unbridled emotion and celebration both on the field and in the dressing room. Since that historic night, the celebrations have been non-stop — from emotional tributes and heartfelt interviews to social media exploding with congratulatory messages. Now, the party shifts to Bengaluru — the heart and soul of RCB. The team is set to return home to a hero's welcome, where they'll celebrate their long-awaited triumph with their most passionate supporters.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory parade after IPL 2025 win: Full schedule
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will celebrate their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a victory parade in Bengaluru. On Tuesday, June 3, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to clinch the IPL 2025 mark the momentous occasion, the franchise has announced a victory parade on June 4, starting at 3:30 pm IST. The celebratory procession will begin from Vidhana Soudha and conclude at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, allowing RCB fans to join in the celebrations across the Read: RCB IPL 2025 victory parade: When and where to watch team's celebration in Bengaluru? 'RCB Victory Parade in Bengaluru. This one's for you, 12th Man Army. For every cheer, every tear, every year. Loyalty is Royalty and today the crown is yours,' RCB wrote. The RCB are scheduled to arrive at HAL Airport in Bengaluru at 1:30 pm IST on June 4. Following their arrival, the team will meet the Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, between 4:00 pm IST and 5:00 pm the meeting, RCB will take part in an open-top bus parade, starting from Vidhana Soudha and culminating at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The celebration event at the stadium is set to begin at 6:00 PM onwards, where fans can join in to mark the franchise's historic IPL 2025 the full schedule of RCB's victory celebrations in IPL 2025 advertisementArrival in Bengaluru Time: 1:30 PM Location: HAL Airport, BengaluruVisit to Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMLocation: Vidhana SoudhaVictory ParadeTime: Approximately 5:00 PM onwards (post CM visit)Route: From Vidhana Soudha to M Chinnaswamy Stadium via open-top busThe team will proceed on a public parade en route to the stadiumCelebration Event at M Chinnaswamy StadiumTime: 6:00 PM onwardsLocation: M Chinnaswamy StadiumTune In
