Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede: Victim’s Family Alleges No Compensation, RCB Claims Rs 25 Lakh Disbursed

Bengaluru: It has been over a month since the tragic stampede that occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebration event at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) stadium, which claimed the lives of 11 individuals and injured several others.

In the immediate aftermath, RCB announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each of the deceased victims’ families. KSCA followed by promising an additional Rs 5 lakh per family. But Despite public promises of financial assistance, one of the victims family claimed that compensations are yet to come.

In an exclusive interview with Republic TV, Harish Kumar M Shetty, the uncle of one of the victims, Chinmayi Shetty, shared his disappointment over the lack of action. 

He said, “The Karnataka government has not decided on compensation for the victims yet. While there have been talks about increasing the compensation, nothing has been officially confirmed. I’m not sure if RCB and Karnataka govenrment will approve it or not.”

Shetty also criticised the flat Rs 25 lakh compensation, suggesting that it should be based on the victim’s family situation, age, and status. He added, “The government needs to take responsibility. Only a few policemen were suspended, but the event organizers have not been held accountable.”

RCB Responds to the Claims

In response, RCB refuted the claim stating that they had already transferred Rs 25 lakh to the families of the 11 victims on July 1 as promised. The claimed that compensation amount was sent via bank transfer with the help of the Advocate General’s office. 

Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede

The Bengaluru Stampede occurred on June 4, 2025, during a victory celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) stadium. A large crowd had gathered to celebrate RCB's win. Due to poor crowd control and safety measures, a stampede broke out near the entrance gates, resulting in the tragic deaths of 11 people, mostly young fans and daily wage workers. Several others were also injured in the chaos.

In response to the tragedy, RCB announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased victims, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) promised an additional Rs 5 lakh per family.

These announcements were widely praised, but a month later, the families have yet to receive any compensation. Both RCB and KSCA have not given any updates on when the payments will be made.

Public Demands for Accountability

The delay in compensation has left the victims’ families feeling forgotten and ignored. Many are now calling for the Karnataka government and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to step in and ensure that the promised payments are made soon.

The situation has raised questions about the safety of large public events and the responsibility of organizers to protect attendees.

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