The stampede in Bangalore, after winning the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2025 season title, shocked world cricket. This stampede, which killed 11 people and injured many others, had a profound impact on all the affected people. The RCB, which is being held directly responsible for this stampede, did not post anything on social media till 84 days after the incident and then announced the RCB Care Fund.
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However, the franchise recently announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh for families of stampede victims on social media. The team said that this is their sympathy for the victims, not only financial assistance. RCB tweeted that on June 4, 2025, our heart broke. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were our part. Part of things that make our city, our community and our team unique. His absence will always be in the memories of all of us.
The statement further said that no cooperation can never be filled by the space left by them. But as the first step, and with deep respect, RCB has given Rs 25 lakh to their families. Not only as financial help, but as a promise of compassion, unity and continuous care. Significantly, RCB Care will be a program that will be focused on providing full support and increasing the participation of fans. Providing financial assistance to the stampede victims, RCB said that this is just the beginning and they will continue working for all the affected.
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The franchise will be hopeful that this new initiative will help them to get back on track, as the panic side effects have already fallen on them. Significantly, this team won the IPL title for the first time after 18 years by defeating Punjab Kings in the final match of the tournament.