Overview

• RCB announced the payments in a social media statement launching RCB CARES, which it described as a long-term commitment to support affected families.
• The franchise had earlier committed Rs 10 lakh in June, with the new pledge raising assistance to Rs 25 lakh for each bereaved family.
• The June 4 crowd surge outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during title celebrations left 11 dead and more than 50 injured.
• A judicial commission found the venue unfit for mass gatherings and held RCB, the KSCA and event organisers responsible for safety lapses.
• Following the findings, Bengaluru lost hosting rights for Women’s ODI World Cup matches and the Maharaja Trophy was shifted to Mysuru.