Frenzied fans climb trees, Chinnaswamy Stadium walls to see RCB stars amid stampede. Video

Bengaluru stampede: A massive crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to see the RCB players.

Updated on: Jun 4, 2025, 18:54:34 IST

By Shylaja Varma

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People climbed trees and buses as a massive crowd gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stars after the team's historic Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 win. Ten people were killed and several injured in the stampede outside the cricket stadium where the felicitation event is being held to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win.

RCB victory celebrations: Fans climbed trees and buses as massive crowds gathered outside Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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Fans also scaled the walls of M Chinnaswamy Stadium even as the police appealed to people to leave.

Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings in the tournament's final match on Tuesday.

The Karnataka government felicitated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, which won their maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year wait for the coveted trophy.

Karnataka Governor Taawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar felicitated the Rajat Patidar-led team on the grand steps in front of the iconic Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state legislature and secretariat here.

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Shylaja Varma is the Trending Editor at Hindustan Times. Having worked in some of India’s top newsrooms, she has established herself as a keen observer of internet culture. Her work often bridges the gap between fast-paced digital developments and traditional reportage. From writing about the human toll of disasters and decoding the hottest memes to tracking what Elon Musk, Indian CEOs, billionaires and tech leaders are doing on social media, Shylaja’s editorial lens is defined by accuracy, speed and a deep understanding of the online landscape. She also writes stories about Indians abroad, the NRI life and struggles. She also has a keen eye for stories about Bengaluru and its startup and IT culture, having grown up in the Karnataka capital and seen its evolution. Prior to her current role, Shylaja spent several years at CNN-News18, NDTV and Moneycontrol, where she honed her skills in real-time news reporting and digital storytelling. She started her career in television news, reporting from Bengaluru and New Delhi. Shylaja built Moneycontrol’s Trends vertical and set up the team, turning it into a high-traffic destination. She also did video interviews for events like Startup Conclave and The Creator Economy Summit A microbiology graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, she went on to complete a Master’s in Journalism and Audio-Visual Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru.Read More

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