Indian State Blames RCB Cricket Team For Deadly Bengaluru Stampede

Karnataka state authorities have blamed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team and its partners for the deadly stampede during celebrations of their first IPL title on June 4, which resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries. The official report revealed that the organizers failed to submit a formal request or provide sufficient details to obtain permission for the victory parade, leading to police denial of the event's approval. Despite this, the RCB team went ahead with the parade near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, causing the tragic crowd crush. Four individuals, including a senior RCB executive and representatives from event organizers and the Karnataka State Cricket Association, were detained by police following the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the tragedy as 'absolutely heartrending,' while team captain Virat Kohli expressed being 'at a loss for words.' India coach Gautam Gambhir criticized roadshows, suggesting authorities should not have allowed mass celebrations without proper preparedness.