​Victory parade turns tragic: Several dead in Bengaluru stampede; RCB celebrations end in chaos | In pics​

RCB victory celebration spiralled into a chilling stampede at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, after thousands of fans gathered to participate in the RCB victory celebrations. Image shows a massive gathering outside the Vidhana Soudha for the grand felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team. (Pic credit: PTI)

At least 8 people are dead, including a child and over 40 are injured. According to eyewitnesses, thousands of fans surged towards multiple gates of Chinnaswamy Stadium to witness the victory celebration of RCB’s IPL 2025 win, causing a stampede. (Pic credit: ANI)

The RCB victory parade was scheduled for today starting at 5 pm from Vidhana Soudha and culminating at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, through the route atop an open bus as fans line the streets in celebration. It was called-off by the Bengaluru Police citing logistic and security constraints. (Pic credit: PTI)

Eyewitnesses retell horrors of the stampede, crowd climbing trees and gates outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Injured people were immediately taken to the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital. (Pic credit: ANI)

Overcrowding and lack of crowd control triggered panic outside the stadium. Panic griped crowd climbed over the car, resulting in damage. (Pic credit: ANI)

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar welcomed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team as they arrived at HAL Airport today, following their victory in the Indian Premier League 2025. (Pic credit: ANI)

Karnataka Governor Taawarchand Gehlot, along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, honored the team led by Rajat Patidar at the grand steps of the iconic Vidhana Soudha, which houses the state legislature and secretariat. (Pic credit: PTI)

In the line of events, RCB’s team visited the Chinnaswamy Stadium to participate in a special felicitation programme hosted by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. However, the event was cut short after the news of the stampede. (Pic credit: PTI)