Karnataka Govt Blames RCB For Chinnaswamy Stampede, Mentions Virat Kohli's Video Appeal

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 10:59 IST

The state government has directly blamed RCB for the stampede that occurred outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, claiming 11 lives and left several others injured.

11 people were killed in the stampede during RCB's victory celebration on June 4. (Picture Credit: PTI)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) invited people for a victory parade to Chinnaswamy stadium “unilaterally" and “without consultation or permission" from city police, the Karnataka government has said in its report to the High Court.

The state government has directly blamed RCB for the stampede that occurred outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, claiming 11 lives and left several others injured.

Notably, the government in its report pointed to a series of lapses, including a public video appeal by cricketer Virat Kohli that it said drew an overwhelming crowd despite police denying permission for the event, India Today reported.

The report has been made public following the Karnataka High Court’s direction. The state government had urged the court to keep the report confidential, but the court stated there were no legal grounds for such confidentiality.

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