Chaos at Cricket Triumph Parade in Bengaluru, India, Leaves Multiple Dead
Multiple deaths occur due to widespread panic in India
Dive into the upsetting events that unfolded during a triumphant street celebration for a cricket team in Bengaluru, India, as per media reports. On a harrowing Wednesday, it's reported that at least eleven people lost their lives in the chaos, with Indian broadcaster NDTV asserting this grim figure. Meanwhile, a seven-person death toll was reported by "The Times of India" newspaper. Images captured by Indian broadcasters depict police officers carrying small children away from the tumultuous crowd amid the mayhem.
As the state of Karnataka's deputy chief minister, DK Shivakumar, conveyed, he couldn't confirm the casualties at this stage. "This isn't a crowd you can control," he informed reporters, with authorities struggling to maintain order in the midst of the chaos.
A journalist from the AFP news agency witnessed an unruly crowd filling the streets of Bengaluru, gathering to celebrate the triumph of their team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as they clinched their first championship in India's inaugural cricket league against the Punjab Kings.
The deadly stampede happened near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025—the evening the parade resumed at 5 pm—following the RCB's championship win. Thousands of fans flooded the streets, waving flags in high spirits. However, the memorial occasion ended tragically due to the influx of people and inadequate crowd control measures, leading to a stampede and ensuing pandemonium[1][2].
The exact cause of the stampede is attributed to the massive audience (estimated to be over 150,000 strong) combined with the ensuing pandemonium as spectators scrambled to catch a glimpse of the RCB players traveling in an open-top bus[1][2]. The RCB team management and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) are under scrutiny due to a social media post announcing the public victory parade that may have amplified the crowd and subsequent havoc[1][2].
The Bengaluru police and a magisterial inquiry panel are delving into the incident to determine the culpability of various stakeholders, such as the planning and execution of the event[1][2].
Sources:[1] ntv.de[2] AFP[3] "Multiple fatalities in Bengaluru after cricket victory parade stampede [Breaking news]" Guardian, 4 June 2025. (<https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/04/multiple-fatalities-in-bengaluru-after-cricket-victory-parade-stamped}})[4] "Bengaluru cricket victory parade stampede: 11 dead and over 50 injured" Hindustan Times, 5 June 2025. (https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bengaluru-cricket-victory-parade-stampede-11-dead-and-over-50-injured-101674416263657.html)[5] "Chaos erupts at Bengaluru cricket victory parade after RCB wins IPL title" Firstpost, 4 June 2025. (https://www.firstpost.com/sports/chaos-erupts-at-bengaluru-cricket-victory-parade-after-rcb-wins-ipl-title-10634391.html)
Many people were caught in a mass panic during the unfortunate cricket victory party in India, resulting in general-news about accidents and deaths. Despite initial conflicting reports, at least eleven people lost their lives during the chaos at the cricket triumph parade in Bengaluru, India.
