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RCB Director Mo Bobat Pledges to Honor Stampede Victims From Title Celebrations

The comments follow the club's compensation pledge to families of the 11 fans who died.

A stampede broke out before RCB's victory parade on June 4, in which 11 people died. (Photo: AP)
RCB fans mill around the bus carrying the championship-winning team to the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Mo Bobat, Bengaluru Stampede | Image: X/@HomeOfCricket, ANI

Overview

  • Bobat said those who lost their lives "become a part of our heritage and history" and that RCB will recognise them and their families.
  • RCB announced Rs 10 lakh for each bereaved family and launched an "RCB Cares" fund for injured supporters.
  • The crush occurred during victory events at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with several others injured.
  • After a judicial commission deemed the venue unsafe for large events, the ICC confirmed Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium to replace Chinnaswamy on the Women's World Cup schedule.
  • The franchise captured its first IPL title this year after an 18-season wait, with celebratory events planned for Bengaluru.