Bangalore Stampede: What Happened

Causes

Free entry announcement: The event was advertised as open to all, attracting an unprecedented number of people.

Overcrowding: The stadium's capacity is 35,000, but lakhs of fans gathered, far exceeding safe limits.

Narrow passages: Many fans tried to push through small gates, causing congestion and chaos.

Gate closures: Gates were shut as the crowd swelled, forcing people to break through barriers and triggering the stampede.

Victims

Among the dead were teenagers, young adults, and people from various walks of life, including students and job seekers.

Most victims were young, including a 14-year-old schoolgirl and several people in their 20s.

Aftermath

The Karnataka government announced compensation of ₹10 lakhs for each victim’s family, while the state cricket association pledged an additional ₹5 lakhs.

Political blame followed, with opposition parties demanding resignations and accountability for the incident.

A police case was filed against RCB, the state cricket body, and event organizers for negligence.

Key Details

• Date: June 4, 2025
• Location: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
• Deaths: 11
• Injured: 47+
• Main causes: Overcrowding, narrow gates, free entry, poor crowd control
• Compensation: ₹10 lakhs (govt) + ₹5 lakhs (KSCA) per deceased
• The tragedy sparked public mourning and calls for accountability; investigation ongoing