Archive · 20 Nov 2025
CID to File Chargesheet Against RCB, DNA, and KSCA in Stampede Tragedy
After a victory celebration for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team turned into a deadly stampede, killing 11 people, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is preparing to file charges against the RCB franchise, the event management firm DNA, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
The CID holds them responsible for the tragedy, but the accused parties blame the state government.
The CID is finalizing a 2,200-page chargesheet, and the RCB has announced compensation for the victims' families.
11 lives lost in stampede after RCB IPL victory celebration
CID blames RCB, DNA, and KSCA for the tragedy
RCB, DNA, and KSCA counter that state government is responsible
2,200-page chargesheet being finalized
RCB announces Rs 25 lakh compensation to each victim's family
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team, DNA event management firm, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and the victims
- What
- Stampede during IPL victory celebration
- When
- June 4, 2025
- Where
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Why
- Overcrowding and lack of necessary permissions for the event
CID's Stance
RCB, DNA, KSCA's Stance
Responsibility for tragedy
CID's Stance
Blames RCB, DNA, and KSCA
RCB, DNA, KSCA's Stance
Blames state government
- Total deaths
- 11
- Injured
- Scores of others
- RCB compensation
- Rs 25 lakh per family
- Chargesheet pages
- 2,200
- Sections in FIR
- 105, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 190, 132, 125(a), 125(b)
