The stampede, which occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as thousands gathered to celebrate RCB’s first-ever IPL title, has sparked widespread concern over crowd management and event planning. Soon after the incident, BCCI officials stressed that the responsibility for the event rested entirely with the franchise and local authorities.

The parade, scheduled for 5 p.m., was initially unclear due to conflicting announcements, with police stating no parade would occur, but RCB management later confirming it.

The incident occurred as thousands of fans flocked to Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium to attend a ceremony celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory, leading to a stampede-like situation.