'Victory Parade', 'Limited Entry': RCB's X Post Hours Before Bengaluru Stampede Under Probe

Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 16:05 IST

Bengaluru stampede: The sequence of events leading to the tragedy is critical to the ongoing inquiry

According to reports, the probe will extend to senior members of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), the custodian of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, whose role in the planning and execution of the felicitation ceremony is now under review. (File pic/PTI)

Bengaluru is grappling with the aftermath of the devastating stampede at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives and left more than 45 injured on Wednesday, June 4. The incident occurred during celebrations marking the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title victory. Now, the management of the RCB is facing official scrutiny over a social media post that announced a public victory parade just hours before the deadly crush, says NDTV.

According to reports, the probe will extend to senior members of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), the custodian of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, whose role in the planning and execution of the felicitation ceremony is now under review. Both the Bengaluru police and a dedicated magisterial inquiry panel have launched investigations to ascertain responsibility and identify lapses that led to the tragic event.

The sequence of events leading to the stampede is critical to the ongoing inquiry. At 3:14 pm on June 4, RCB’s official account on social media platform X made a highly anticipated announcement. The post confirmed a “victory parade" scheduled for 5 pm the same day from the iconic Vidhana Soudha to the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Following the parade, a felicitation event was planned inside the stadium.

The post included a link for fans to obtain free passes, explicitly stating “limited entry" and urging attendees to “adhere to police guidelines".

The announcement, made less than two hours before the parade was slated to begin, is now a central point of contention. Investigators will examine whether the short notice for a major public event, coupled with the offer of free but limited passes, created an unmanageable surge of fans attempting to gain entry, overwhelming security measures and leading to the stampede.

The tragedy casts a sombre shadow over what should have been a joyous occasion for RCB fans, who had waited 18 years for an IPL trophy. Officials say the immediate focus is on ensuring accountability and implementing measures to prevent such a catastrophic incident from recurring at public gatherings. The investigation will delve into crowd management protocols, security arrangements, communication strategies, and the overall planning between RCB management, KSCA, and local authorities.

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