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Happiest moment turned into something tragic: Kohli reflects on Bengaluru stampede

Virat Kohli and RCB launched 'RCB Cares' to provide Rs 25 lakh compensation per victim family and improve crowd safety after the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people.

  • On September 3, 2025, Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli broke his silence, addressing the June 4 stampede that claimed 11 lives during RCB's IPL victory parade.
  • An estimated 2.5 lakh fans surged to M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and investigators said open social-media invitations and no official clearances overwhelmed local police.
  • Kohli wrote `Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th` and RCB announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for each bereaved family.
  • The Justice Cunha Commission blamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Private Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association, prompting fears RCB may lose hosting rights at M Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026.
  • RCB launched the `RCB Cares` initiative on Monday to improve fan safety with audits, annual training, independent research, and in-stadium jobs, collaborating with the IPL and KSCA.
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