Historic IPL win, victory parade, and then a stampede: Bengaluru's eventful day in pictures

Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Confusion over the victory parade and free passes are said to be some of the major reasons that led to stampede that left at least 11 people dead in Bengaluru.

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Fans gather outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the IPL in Bengaluru.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Fans gather outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the IPL in Bengaluru.(AFP)

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Fans stand next to abandoned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fans stand next to abandoned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations.(AFP)

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Fans throng outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, to celebrate a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in IPL final.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Fans throng outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, to celebrate a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in IPL final.(AFP)

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Fans wave flags as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players winning the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Bengaluru.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fans wave flags as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players winning the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Bengaluru.(AFP)

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Fans wave flags as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players winning the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Bengaluru.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Fans wave flags as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players winning the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Bengaluru.(AFP)

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Thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players winning the IPL.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players winning the IPL.(AFP)

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Packed crowds celebrating RCB's victory ended in a deadly stampede on Wednesday with 11, mainly young, fans crushed to death.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Packed crowds celebrating RCB's victory ended in a deadly stampede on Wednesday with 11, mainly young, fans crushed to death.(AFP)

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A number of shoes and slippers lying outside Chinnaswamy Stadium after a stampede during Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s victory celebrations, in Bengaluru on Wednesday.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

A number of shoes and slippers lying outside Chinnaswamy Stadium after a stampede during Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s victory celebrations, in Bengaluru on Wednesday.(ANI)

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Fans wave flags and let of smoke flares as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the Indian Premier League.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Fans wave flags and let of smoke flares as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the Indian Premier League.(AFP)

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Fans throng to take pictures of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players during celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fans throng to take pictures of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players during celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.(AFP)

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets an injured at a hospital following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru.(@siddaramaiah) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets an injured at a hospital following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru.(@siddaramaiah)

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This photograph shows thousands of fans gathering outside Vidhana Soudha to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the IPL in Bengaluru.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

This photograph shows thousands of fans gathering outside Vidhana Soudha to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the IPL in Bengaluru.(AFP)

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Packed crowds in Bengaluru celebrating RCB's victory ended in a deadly stampede on Wednesday with 11, mainly young, fans crushed to death.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Packed crowds in Bengaluru celebrating RCB's victory ended in a deadly stampede on Wednesday with 11, mainly young, fans crushed to death.(AFP)

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Thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Bengaluru.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Bengaluru.(AFP)

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A fan waves a Royal Challengers Bengaluru flag as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate their team winning the Indian Premier League.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

A fan waves a Royal Challengers Bengaluru flag as thousands gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to celebrate their team winning the Indian Premier League.(AFP)

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Fans stand next to abandoned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Fans stand next to abandoned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations.(AFP)

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Fans throng near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, to celebrate a day after the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:47 am IST

Fans throng near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, to celebrate a day after the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.(AFP)

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