Did RCB Events Spark the Stampede?
July 18, 2025, Bengaluru, The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), its event partner, DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) are mainly to blame for the severe run outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 , according to a harmful status report sent to the Karnataka High Court. During the RCB team's IPL win after 17 years, that celebration, the tragedy took the lives of 11 supporters and injured over 50. Fail Management Issues During RCB Victory Event Stampede Unlawful Event Planning The government investigation claims that the victory event was organized by RCB and their partners without the required approvals, in violation of the 2009 Licensing and Control of Assemblies and Processions (Bangalore City) Order. The organizers did not obtain official permission and instead provided the police with an informal notice on June 3, which was more than the required seven days' notice. The absence of essential crowd control and safety details caused the po...