Karnataka Cabinet condoles death of 11 in stampede at RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru

Footwear abandoned by the fans who had turned up to celebrate the victory of Royal Challenge Bengaluru in the 2025 edition of the IPL, in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN

The Karnataka Cabinet condoled the death of 11 persons and injuries to over 50 persons at a stampede at M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru while celebrating the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2025 edition of the IPL on June 4.

On June 5, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a Cabinet meeting and took stock of the developments in the aftermath of the stampede. He listened to views of ministers on the tragedy, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H. K. Patil told reporters.

Published - June 06, 2025 12:35 pm IST