A day that should've gone down as one of most joy for RCB and its fans has instead turned into bitter tragedy. On behalf of everyone at NDTV, our deepest condolences go out to the victims and the families affected.

Devajit Saikia speaks to NDTV on the Bengaluru stampede: "I am not in a fault finding mission at this moment without knowing the complete fact. Whenever these kinds of events are being organised. That kind of planning takes time. It cannot be done in a hastily manner. I think some lapses definitely took place. I am sure the authorities having this responsibility in Bengaluru, they will do some soul searching to find out. Definitely, nobody should be allowed to go scot-free for any lapses on their part."

At least 11 people are feared dead following an ugly stampede, both outside Vidhana Soudha and the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The tragic incidents also led to RCB's grand celebratory plans being shortened. At the nearby Bowring Hospital, ambulances carrying injured people continued to arrive, drop them, and head back again to the stadium.

Here's the full statement made by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia regarding the incidents that took place today: "It is very unfortunate. This is a negative side of popularity. People are crazy for their cricketers. The organisers should have planned it better. My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. I wish early recovery of the injured."

"When one organises a victory celebration of this magnitude, proper precautions, safety and security measures need to be taken. There have been some lapses somewhere."

JUST IN: An RCB spokesperson has released a statement to PTI regarding the stampede that occured outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium this afternoon: "Fans have waited 18 years for this Cup. We need to empathise with them for their vulnerability."

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has now released a statement regarding the stampede and events that took place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's celebrations, after which 11 people are feared dead, and 50 injured.

"Organisers should have planned RCB's IPL-winning celebrations better."

Visuals emerging from the Chinnaswamy of RCB players celebrating and posing with the trophy. 

#WATCH | #RoyalChallengersBangalore team with the #IPL2025 trophy at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/I9WQwkEDvf

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025

DK Shivakumar, Deputy CM of Karnataka, mentions that the RCB celebration programme was shortened following the events and stampede that took place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Here's what he said:
"I have spoken to the Police Commissioner. I will also go to the hospital later. I do not want to disturb the doctors who are taking care of the patients. The exact number cannot be told now. We appeal to the people to remain calm. We shortened the programme; it ended within 10 minutes... Lakhs of people came."

The RCB players are now taking a victory lap around the Chinnaswamy. Tens of thousands of people have entered the stadium. While this is an incredible sight to behold, with arguably the most popular team in IPL breaking their trophy drought, it is impossible to not carry a thought for the lives lost outside the stadium today.

There has been no mention of the stampede that has taken place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium by the RCB players. It is possible that they are not yet aware of the situation. However, it is alarming that celebrations have continued as planned despite the events that have taken place.

Virat Kohli addresses the roaring crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: "I don't have much time, we need to wrap this up and show you the trophy so please let me talk. I am going to start off by repeating what our captain ssaid after we won the trophy. It's no more 'Ee Saala Cup Namde', it's 'Ee Saala Cup Namdu'. We have done it, this is not just for the players or someone like me who has been here for 18 years but for all of you, the people of this wonderful city. People who have supported RCB through all these 18 years."

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru players have entered the ground. The players are posing to the camera. Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma, Rajat Patidar and co. are present. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is present too.

And now Virat Kohli will address the Chinnaswamy crowd. He is in good spirits.

The RCB players are now on the field at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They are likely to take the victory laps across the stadium, as originally part of the itinerary. We may also see the players address the crowd.

Here's more of what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said, regarding the stampede which has taken place outside the Chinnaswamy.

#Bengaluru #RCB #DKShivakumar pic.twitter.com/0YcE1wWsXL

— NDTV (@ndtv) June 4, 2025

We continue to await more confirmation regarding the stampede that has taken place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Staidum. However, here's what we know so far. Visuals showed police shifting injured and unconscious people to a nearby hospital. Many people who came to watch the celebrations fainted amid the stampede, eyewitnesses said.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the crowd was "uncontrollable". "I apologise for the overcrowding," Mr Shivakumar said.

The rain seems to have gone away, with the RCB team celebrating at the Chinnaswamy Stadium from atop a gallery. Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Dinesh Karthik and nearly all the heroes of the IPL 2025-winning team are present. 

The Chinnaswamy is packed and roaring, as the celebrations continue.

While we await confirmation regarding the safety of people in Bengaluru, the players have reached the stadium and are flaunting the golden IPL trophy to a packed M. Chinnaswamy crowd. Celebrations are underway inside the stadium.

Some dreadful news is coming our way. A huge stampede seems to have taken place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with fans rushing to be at the event. Some deaths are feared to have occurred.

We urge everyone in Bengaluru to stay safe and away from the incident in this scenario.

As per visuals and reports, there is heavy rain in Bengaluru and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium right now. This could be hugely detrimental to the open bus parade planned by the team, across the streets of Bengaluru. We await confirmation regarding the bus parade.

HEAVY RAIN AT CHINNASWAMY STADIUM pic.twitter.com/En8E9OCw7y

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 4, 2025

And now the heavens have opened up for RCB! It is raining at Vidhana Soudha, as the felicitation takes place for the RCB players. And the players and government officials are being slowly escorted out of the place.

And finally, Royal Challengers Bengaluru players are meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is just alongside Virat Kohli. Kohli and Patidar have been presented with some kind of memento or gift, celebrating the title. 

Huge rush among camerapersons, and police are also present to keep a check on the event. 

The parade bus and the team bus carrying the players have arrived at Vidhana Soudha. The victory parade will begin shortly. Players will meet the Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah before that.

Victory parade will start at Vidhana Soudha from 5 PM, while the celebrations will begin at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium from 6 PM. The players will be felicitated at the stadium. From the roof of high court to the top of trees, RCB have covered all bases.

#RCBvsPBKS
RCB fans on top of Karnataka HIGH COURT building and trees nearby #RCBvsPBKS #IPLFinals #RCB #ViratKohli #victoryparade pic.twitter.com/LsnEDbr50Z

— INNOCENT EVIL ⁶ (@raju_innocentev) June 4, 2025

NDTV's TM Veeraraghav celebrating with RCB fans in Bengaluru. 

NDTV celebrates with fans as RCB arrives in Bengaluru after historic IPL win#IPL2025 #RCB #ViratKohli @TMVRaghav pic.twitter.com/FVhHm1cDAH

— NDTV (@ndtv) June 4, 2025

First thing I did upon landing in Washington was to check the #IPLFinal score. Very happy for @imVkohli that he #18 laid his hands on the trophy after 18 years of service! Congratulations #RCB! #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/AAvTjL1DPf

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 3, 2025

#WATCH | Bengaluru: #RoyalChallengersBengaluru star player Virat Kohli received by Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at the airport
#RoyalChallengersBengaluru clinched their first #IPL trophy yesterday after defeating Punjab Kings
(Source: Office of DK Shivakumar) pic.twitter.com/dMlM7aUezg

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025

RCB confirm victory procession to start at 5:00 PM today. Victory Parade will be followed by celebrations at the Chinnaswamy stadium. We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully. 

RCB Victory Parade: Today at 5 pm IST.
Victory Parade will be followed by celebrations at the Chinnaswamy stadium.
We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully.
Free passes (limited… pic.twitter.com/raJMXlop5O

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 4, 2025

Virat Kohli with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who received the RCB team at the airport. 

The RCB team has reached the Taj hotel in Bengaluru. The players will rest in the hotel for a little while before they reach the Vidhana Soudha to meet the Karnataka Chief Minister at 4:00 PM. The bus parade, at the moment, is being discussed. 

On the occasion of RCB winning their first-ever IPL title, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the following regarding the celebrations planned: "There is a program today at 4 PM in Vidhana Soudha. I, along with the Governor and ministers, will participate in the program."

Here's the statement put out by the Traffic Police of Bengaluru earlier today, regarding the victory parade and the felicitation event at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:

"No Victory Parade"
#RCB pic.twitter.com/EDF4V2i7Ek

— NDTV India (@ndtvindia) June 4, 2025

Virat Kohli and the RCB players are in Bengaluru! As mentioned previously, the players will first head to Taj Bengaluru, before meeting the Karnatak CM and Deputy CM at Vidhana Soudha. But, here's how Bengaluru greeted IPL champion Kohli! A sea of people on the side!

BENGALURU WELCOMING KING KOHLI & RCB. [Anushka Sharma] pic.twitter.com/tvxRYURice

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 4, 2025

While there is still uncertainty as to whether the open bus parade will take place, the bus to take the team across Bengaluru is ready and waiting. Take a look!

Mysuru Ambari Bus is ready for the Parade ...#RCB pic.twitter.com/ZOsct92ZH9

— (@NameIsShreyash) June 4, 2025

The main reason behind the uncertainty regarding the open bus parade is the security measures in place. The Bengaluru traffic police reportedly want to avoid a large gathering on busy roads, and as a result, are reportedly denying the request for a bus parade.

JUST IN: As per the broadcaster, the open bus victory parade is still set to go on. But first, the players will meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, at 4:00 PM IST. The players will stay at Taj Bengaluru, before the meeting takes place at Vidhana Soudha. From there, whether the bus parade will happen is unconfirmed so far.

Stay tuned for all the live updates regarding the bus parade.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans all across social media have expressed their dissatisfaction at the prospect of the open bus parade not going through. Worth remembering that it is the very first time that the franchise has won the IPL title, ending an 18-year wait.

However, as per sources, the victory parade is unlikely to happen. The major reason cited in RCB being denied the request of a bus parade is traffic congestion in Bengaluru, which is the fourth-most populated city in India.

As per reports, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team were supposed to conduct an open bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (a distance of roughly 2.5 km), basking in the joy of winning IPL 2025 and celebrating with its fans. 

First, the players were expected to meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar inside Vidhana Soudha. Then, following the bus parade, players were supposed to be felicitated and do victory laps inside the Chinnaswamy.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were expected to conduct an open bus parade through the streets of Bengaluru today, before a felicitation ceremony at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the idea of the open bus parade seems to have hit a roadblock. Literally.

In case you somehow missed it, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their very first IPL title on Tuesday night, beating Punjab Kings in the final. The crowning moment is here at last for Virat Kohli, and a special moment for Rajat Patidar as well, who becomes the first RCB captain to lift the cup.

This year, the trophy is RCB's! At long last, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done it. And as expected, celebrations are set to be massive, with the team returning to meet its passionate fanbase in Bengaluru today.