Virat Kohli publishes the 1st official declaration on the case of the RCB assessment 3 months after the accident

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) The Virat Kohli shot spoke of the stampede which took place outside the Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4. Kohli said that it affected him both and all those associated with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding that their loss had become part of the history of the team.

Bengaluru finally won his very first IPL title by beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the last match in Ahmedabad. However, the joy was marred by tragedy the next day during the team’s victory celebrations outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident made 11 lives and made many injured fans.

The happiest moment has become tragic – Virat Kohli breaks the silence on the tragedy of the rush

RCB shared Virat Kohli’s reaction to tragedy via the social media platform X. The former RCB captain paid tribute to the fans who lost their lives or were injured in the jostling. He also expressed sorrow of what should have been a historical celebration.

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“Nothing in life really prepares you for sorrow like June 4. What should have been the happiest moment in the history of our franchise … transformed into something tragic. I thought and prayed for the families of those we lost … and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our history now. Together, we are going to move forward with care, respect and responsibility. ”

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The jostling occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when a crowd would have exceeded two Lakh of Lakh overwhelmed the stadium, which has a capacity of only 32,000. Overcrowding resulted in 11 deaths, every 40 years, and was at least 50 other injured.

In response, the chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, announced a remuneration of RS 10 Lakh for the families of the deceased, and RCB promised an amount equal to each of the 11 families as a gesture of respect and solidarity.

The tragedy has taken the future of RCB in IPL 2026 in Jeopardy. The commission of judge Cunha, who investigated the incident, concluded that the design and structure of the stadium are not safe for large gatherings. The report also held RCB, DNA Entertainment and the KSCA responsible for the jostling.

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