‘Anguish and ache’: RCB announce financial assist; each family of the deceased to get Rs 10 lakh | Cricket News

IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have introduced financial help of Rs 10 lakh each for the households of the 11 supporters who misplaced their lives in a tragic stampede outdoors the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium throughout the group’s victory celebrations.The incident occurred on Wednesday as large crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli and his teammates, leading to chaos and a lethal stampede that claimed 11 lives and left over 50 others injured.In a press release shared on social media on Thursday, RCB expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.

“The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident,” RCB stated.“Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief,” the franchise stated.