By News Desk 
Bengaluru, June 4 – What began as a night of celebration turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a stampede-like situation broke out during the public celebrations of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) historic IPL victory.
According to early reports, seven people, including a child, have tragically lost their lives in the incident. The stampede occurred as thousands of fans gathered around the stadium to mark RCB’s maiden IPL title win after 18 years of anticipation.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement confirming the exact cause, but initial accounts suggest that overcrowding and lack of crowd control led to the disaster. Emergency services were immediately deployed, and several injured individuals have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
🚨 TRAGIC NEWS! A stampede-like situation has been reported at Chinnaswamy Stadium as fans gathered to celebrate RCB's win.
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 4, 2025
— 07 people, including a child, have reportedly lost their lives. pic.twitter.com/57SZJ5vAWy
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “chaotic and terrifying,” with people screaming for help as the crowd surged uncontrollably.
Local officials have ordered an investigation into the incident, and questions are being raised over security preparedness for large-scale public gatherings.
This heartbreaking development has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a historic and joyful moment for RCB fans across the nation.