🛑 Bengaluru Stampede Shock: Govt Blames RCB & Virat Kohli Clip for Chaos! 😱

TL;DR:🔍 The Karnataka govt has submitted a report to the High Court, blaming Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — and notably a promotional video featuring Virat Kohli — for sparking the tragic June 4 stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that led to 11 deaths and 56 injuries. The report highlights no police permission, faulty planning, and sudden messaging on entry passes as primary faults.

What Happened & Why It's Serious ⏳

• On June 4, 2025, RCB won their first-ever IPL title after 18 years. They organised a felicitation ceremony that afternoon. 📣 But the revelry turned tragic when fans surged toward Chinnaswamy Stadium. At least 11 people died, 56 were hurt, and dozens of police officers were also injured.

• The Karnataka govt’s report says RCB only informed — but did not seek formal permission — from police for the victory parade, violating protocols. They chalk this up to “intimation, not requisition”.

How a Virat Kohli Video Made Things Worse 🎥

• RCB made several social media posts that morning, inviting people for a “free entry” parade.

• At 8:55 AM, a video of Virat Kohli urging fans to “come celebrate with us” was released. This was seen as a major trigger for massive turnout.

• By 3:14 PM, they abruptly said “limited passes only,” which contradicted earlier posts — creating confusion, anger, and a chaotic rush.

• The late switch from “open” to “pass-only” is considered a key factor that caused panic and triggered the deadly crush.

Crowd Overload & Safety Failures 🚨

• City’s Metro transported 9.66 lakh riders on June 4, compared to a typical daily average of 6 lakh, showing how huge the crowd was.

• Over 3 lakh people reportedly thronged streets and stadium perimeters, choking gates meant for just 35,000 people.

• The govt says organisers — RCB, KSCA, DNA Entertainment — failed to sync plans with police and emergency services, leading to locked gates, unprepared space, and stampedes at at least 8 entry points.

Govt, Court & Investigations 🔎

• The Karnataka High Court has ordered the govt to make its report public, rejecting attempts to seal it.

• Earlier, a judicial panel had already held KSCA, RCB & police responsible.

• FIRs have been filed against RCB, organisers & even KSCA. Some officials, including RCB’s marketing head, have been suspended or arrested.

• The govt has taken post-incident action like magisterial enquiries and compensation to victims’ families; they’re pushing for tougher rules on public events.

Why It Matters to Youthers Like Us ✊

• Safety in public events: This tragedy shows how lack of planning can turn celebration into disaster.

• Power of influencers: A single video from a star like Kohli swayed meta-crowds — that’s social media’s real power.

• Responsibility & accountability: Sports teams, event orgs, govt, police — all must share responsibility if people get hurt.

MediaFx Take (from people’s perspective) 💭

From the people’s viewpoint, this feels like the everyday individual’s callous neglect in the name of sport. A big team wins glory, drops rules, fans suffer — again. We need strict planning, accountable institutions, and a system that values working class safety over flashy PR. Social media buzz and star power must not be allowed to overrun life-and-death precautions. Only when public welfare is the priority — not public image — can celebrations be safe for real people.

Hey Readers! 💬

Let us know what you think — who's most accountable here? RCB? The police? The govt? Drop your #UnfilteredVoices below! Let's turn tragedy into change by making our events safe for all! 🔄

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