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RCB Ends Three-Month Silence, Unveils ‘RCB CARES’ After Stampede That Killed 11

The franchise’s return comes as inquiries fault organisers, prompting restrictions on Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB's IPL title celebration turned into a nightmare on June 4
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Overview

  • On August 28, RCB posted for the first time in about 84–85 days, calling the hiatus grief and introducing the RCB CARES initiative.
  • RCB said the program will honour supporters and fund relief, reaffirming Rs 10 lakh for each bereaved family and assistance for injured fans.
  • The June 4 crowd crush outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and 56 injured during celebrations a day after RCB’s maiden IPL title.
  • A judicial commission led by Justice D’Cunha cited negligence by RCB, DNA Entertainment and the KSCA and found the stadium unfit for mass events, prompting Women’s ODI World Cup matches and the Maharaja Trophy to be shifted out of Bengaluru.
  • Police FIRs allege the event lacked prior permission, with proceedings ongoing as RCB’s message draws criticism from some fans for not addressing responsibility.