Overview

• Eleven people died and 33 were injured on June 4 when a massive crowd surged outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans marked their IPL win.
• State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reported that between 200,000 and 300,000 supporters turned up, vastly exceeding the venue’s 35,000-person capacity.
• Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said police were overwhelmed by the density of the crowd and struggled to maintain order.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the tragedy “absolutely heart-wrenching,” and state officials issued apologies to affected families.
• The incident highlights recurring gaps in crowd management and safety protocols at large public gatherings in India.