11 dead, 47 injured in stampede outside Bengaluru stadium

06-Jun-2025

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At least 11 people died, and nearly 50 were injured in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Jun 4, during an event to felicitate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team after their maiden IPL title win.

The event, organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, drew an overwhelming crowd. Even though it was for people with valid tickets and passes, fans thronged the premises to catch a glimpse of their team’s cricketing heroes.

The deceased include young men and women from 13 to 35 years old. At Bowring Hospital, six people were confirmed dead, including three women, and three men. 

Vydehi Hospital reported four deaths and Manipal Hospital confirmed one death. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar visited the hospital and met with those injured.