Union Minister for Large and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, and the Karnataka BJP leadership have demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of the deceased.
Just a couple of days after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted a fairytale finish to their IPL 2025 campaign, the celebrations have been marred by tragedy and legal action.
The Hyderabad police commissioner said that the night patrols were taken aback when scores of people descended on the streets on the night of 3 June, when RCB lifted the trophy.
The tragic deaths of 11 people in Bengaluru on June 4 during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL victory celebrations are not just an unfortunate accident — they are the direct result of systemic apathy, political expediency, and an endemic failure to plan for public safety.
Known for his outspoken views, Gambhir reflected on the event with a somber tone, reiterating his long-held belief against open road shows.
The incident which took place on Wednesday resulted in at least 11 deaths and more than 40 injuries.
Three seasons ago, Rajat Patidar was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as an injury replacement for Luvnith Sisodia, after he failed to find a buyer during the 2022 IPL auction. Patidar was earlier released by the same franchise ahead of the auction.
The Bengaluru side, captained by Rajat Patidar, showed nerves of steel. Their bowlers delivered under pressure, limiting Punjab Kings to 184/7 and sealing a historic win.
It was a moment that transcended cricket. For Kohli, who had recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, this victory seemed to carry the weight of a career spent chasing excellence.
The long wait is finally over—and no one felt the emotions more than Vijay Mallya, the first owner of the Bengaluru franchise.
