Royal Challengers Bengaluru's celebrations of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 triumph were marred by the tragic stampede episode outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, where at least 11 people lost their lives while several others were injured. The police and authorities failed to control fans, who turned up in huge numbers just to get a glimpse of the players. However, what was shocking for many was the fact that the felicitation ceremony inside the stadium continued despite the stampede outside. Some people even criticised the franchise RCB, and Virat Kohli for the insensitive act of continuing the felicitations despite knowing that certain fans had lost their lives in the stampede.
"Can't Believe Virat Kohli Knew...": RCB's Celebrations Amid Stampede Row Heats Up
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Virat Kohli and RCB were criticised for continuing with the felicitation ceremony at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday despite the stampede episode.
Virat Kohli at M Chinnaswamy stadium with RCB teammates© PTI
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- RCB's IPL 2025 celebration was overshadowed by a tragic stampede, killing 11.
- Criticism arose for continuing the felicitation ceremony despite the tragedy.
- Virat Kohli expressed condolences, while discussions emerged on management's awareness.
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Former South Africa captain and ex-RCB player, AB De Villiers, also reacted to the Bengaluru stampede.
"My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy Stadium today," AB de Villiers posted on Instagram.
Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. CM Siddaramaiah said that the government will also provide free treatment to the injured.
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