Deadly Stampede at IPL Victory Celebration!

2025-06-05 06:00:35.622

At least 11 people died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of cricket fans gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win. The crowd tried to force entry into the stadium, resulting in a crush. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the crowd was unexpectedly large and that most of the injured are stable. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru team expressed anguish over the incident. Local news showed injured people being treated and transported while celebrations continued inside the stadium. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar described the crowd as uncontrollable. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) called the incident unfortunate and noted the organizers should have better planned for the large crowd. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. Stampedes are relatively common in India during large gatherings.