Happiest moment turned into something tragic: Kohli reflects on Bengaluru stampede
Virat Kohli and RCB launched 'RCB Cares' to provide Rs 25 lakh compensation per victim family and improve crowd safety after the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people.
- On September 3, 2025, Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli broke his silence, addressing the June 4 stampede that claimed 11 lives during RCB's IPL victory parade.
- An estimated 2.5 lakh fans surged to M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and investigators said open social-media invitations and no official clearances overwhelmed local police.
- Kohli wrote `Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th` and RCB announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for each bereaved family.
- The Justice Cunha Commission blamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Private Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association, prompting fears RCB may lose hosting rights at M Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026.
- RCB launched the `RCB Cares` initiative on Monday to improve fan safety with audits, annual training, independent research, and in-stadium jobs, collaborating with the IPL and KSCA.
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Virat Kohli breaks silence on Bengaluru stampede: 'Happiest moment turned tragic'
The stampede, which occurred as a crowd of nearly 3 lakh people gathered to witness RCB's maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy celebrations, claimed 11 lives and left over 50 others injured
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Virat Kohli reflected on his emotions on the tragic Bengaluru stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory celebration after lifiting the Indian Premier League 2025 title. The tragic incident occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when the joy turned into tragedy as a stampede claimed 11 innocent lives and injured many fans. 🏏 ‘Your Loss Is Part of Our Story Now…’ Virat Kohli Reflects on His Emotions on Tragic Bengaluru Stamped…
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