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RCB's Celebration Turns Tragic: Stampede Claims Lives Amid Mismanagement Allegations 

A tragic stampede occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations on June 4, 2025, outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, resulting in at least 11 deaths and over 50 injuries.  The event was marred by overcrowding and inadequate crowd control measures. 

The celebrations were organized to commemorate RCB's maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win.  However, the event faced criticism due to its hasty planning and lack of coordination among the franchise, local authorities, and the police.  Reports indicate that the parade was announced only hours in advance, leading to confusion and a massive turnout of fans without proper guidance or safety protocols  .

Eyewitness accounts and viral social media posts have raised questions about whether RCB pressured authorities to approve the event without adequate preparation, despite alleged warnings.  Some netizens have blamed mismanagement by both the franchise and politicians seeking public attention  .

In response to the tragedy, the government has launched a magisterial probe into the incident.  Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the victims' families and free treatment for the injured  . Additionally, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed regret over the tragedy, attributing it to inadequate safety measures and emphasizing the need for better planning at large public events  .

\The incident has sparked intense political controversy, with opposition parties BJP and JD(S) holding the Congress-led Karnataka government responsible.  They cited inadequate planning, crowd mismanagement, and negligence, demanding a judicial inquiry into what they termed an avoidable tragedy  .

This tragedy underscores the critical importance of meticulous planning and coordination among all stakeholders when organizing large public events to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees.