Bengaluru Stampede Updates: PM Modi Expresses Condolences; 11 Dead, 47 Injured Confirms Karnataka CM

Thousands of slippers and shoes lay scattered on the roads near Chinnaswamy Stadium in the aftermath of the stampede after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru.

"RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families," read Royal Challengers Bengaluru's statement on Bengaluru stampede.

"We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us," it added.

"Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe", reads the statement.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said, "Today, when the RCB team decided to come to Bangalore, I think the government also invited them.

"Before inviting them, if the government had taken proper steps to save the lives of common people, such an incident would not have happened. This is really a sad thing," he said.

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal says, "This is a very unfortunate incident. We had no information that such an event was being planned. If such events are planned in the future, then proper arrangements should be made. Those who were sitting inside the stadium had no information about the incident."

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 people who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during RCB's victory celebrations.

Siddaramaiah further announced free treatment for the injured at both the private and government hospitals. He confirmed that those who have been brought to the hospital are all out of danger.