Virat Kohli makes first official public statement On The Bangalore Stampede Tragedy
Virat Kohli Broke His Silence On The Bangalore Stampede Tragedy: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was historic for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). After a long wait of 18 years, the team won the first IPL title by defeating the Punjab Kings in the final. After the victory, there was an atmosphere of happiness in the city of Bengaluru and lakhs of fans took to the streets to celebrate their heroes. In this episode, a victory parade was organized on June 4, but this celebration turned into a major accident. A stampede broke out among the huge crowd of fans (Bengaluru Stampede), in which 11 people died and more than 30 people were injured. After about three months, Virat Kohli has now given his statement on this incident, which touched everyone’s hearts. (Virat Kohli Breaks Silence on Bengaluru Stampede)
Virat Kohli spoke on the Bangalore stampede
Speaking on this incident, Virat Kohli said that the day of June 4 will always leave pain in his heart. In a message shared by the RCB franchise, Kohli said, “Nothing in life prepares you for a heartbreaking day like June 4. This should have been the moment that we would have considered the biggest celebration in the history of the franchise, but this happiness turned into a tragic accident. I am thinking about and praying for the families who lost their loved ones. This loss is now part of our story, and we all have to move forward together with responsibility.”
This emotional message from Kohli gave some relief to the fans and the victim’s families, but it also made it clear that this incident has become an unforgettable memory for RCB and its supporters.
The RCB franchise announced financial help
After the incident, the RCB franchise showed responsibility and announced help to the victim’s families. Under the ‘RCB Cares’ initiative, the team has announced to give Rs 25 lakh each to the 11 families whose members lost their lives in the stampede. At the same time, medical assistance and financial help are also being arranged for the injured fans.
This step shows the sensitivity of not only the players but also the entire team management. It is also a message for the fans that the team stands with them, not only on the field but also in difficult times.
Questions raised on judicial investigation and security
This incident once again raised questions about the security of big events. The number of fans who had come to the parade was much more than was expected. The preparations of the police and administration proved inadequate to handle the crowd. The result was that the celebration turned into mourning. After the incident, the Karnataka government ordered a judicial inquiry. Keeping in mind the seriousness of this accident, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been kept away from hosting international matches for the time being.
World Cup match shifted, fans angry
This victory of RCB had a bitter effect on Indian cricket as well. The matches of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which were originally scheduled to be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, have now been shifted to Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This decision has definitely angered the fans of Bengaluru, but the administration believes that there can be no bigger aspect than security.
