RCB announce Rs 25 lakh financial aid to families of each Chinnaswamy stampede victim

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Aug 30, 2025: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took to X and Instagram on Saturday to announce that they will provide financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 fans who lost their lives in the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025.

The franchise said the financial support was being extended under its new initiative “RCB Cares".

The tragedy had occurred when nearly two-and-half-lakh people thronged the M. Chinnaswamy stadium to catch a glimpse of RCB cricketers after their maiden IPL trophy victory. The resultant chaos led to the death of 11 people, besides leaving several others injured.

In the aftermath of the stampede, RCB had announced a financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the 11 families of the deceased.

On Saturday, in an emotional message, their first since the tragedy, RCB acknowledged the grief and extended their financial support to the affected families.

“Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of us," said RCB in a post on ‘X’ on Saturday.

“No amount of support can ever fill the space they’ve left behind. But as a first step, and with the deepest respect, RCB has extended Rs 25 lakh each to their families. Not just as financial aid, but as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care."

RCB also said that it was committed to “meaningful action" to honour the memory of the deceased.

“This is also the beginning of a long-term commitment for meaningful action that begins by honouring their memory. Every step forward will reflect what the fans feel, expect, and deserve," the statement added.

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