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A devastating stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has shocked the nation, claiming 11 lives during RCB's victory celebration. Actor R. Madhavan shared the team's official statement and expressed deep sorrow for the victims. The Karnataka government has announced compensation and initiated a magisterial investigation into the tragic incident. The event highlights the critical need for crowd management and safety protocols during mass gatherings.

Key Points: Madhavan Mourns RCB Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy

  • Stampede occurred after RCB's first IPL trophy win
  • Karnataka government announces ₹10 lakh compensation
  • 11 people died near Chinnaswamy Stadium
  • Magisterial probe ordered
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R. Madhavan on Bengaluru stampede: This is so heartbreaking

Actor R. Madhavan expresses grief over deadly Chinnaswamy Stadium incident that claimed 11 lives during RCB's IPL victory celebration

R. Madhavan on Bengaluru stampede: This is so heartbreaking
"This is so heartbreaking. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. - R. Madhavan"

Mumbai, June 5

Actor R. Madhavan expressed his grief over the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which left at least 11 people dead and 50 injured.

Madhavan took to Instagram stories, where he shared the official statement by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) posted on the social media platform.

The statement read: "RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe

The actor captioned the statement: "This is so heartbreaking. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Please be responsible and safe and do not respond to rumors without checking with the authorities."

The stampede took place after a huge crowd of fans gathered to greet the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after winning the IPL as the team beat Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final, winning their first trophy in the league's 18-year history.

On June 4, the Karnataka government said that at least 11 people have been killed and over 30 injured in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday as a massive crowd turned up for the celebration event of the RCB's first-ever IPL trophy victory.

The government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and also ordered a magisterial probe.

Talking about the actor, Madhavan was last seen in "Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh," a historical courtroom drama film directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The film also stars Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday.

A spiritual sequel to the historical action film Kesari, the plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Such a tragic incident when it should have been a day of celebration 😔 The authorities should have anticipated such crowds for RCB's first ever win. Proper crowd management was needed. My prayers with the affected families.
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Rahul M.
As a Bengaluru resident, I'm shocked at how this was handled. We organize so many events at Chinnaswamy - how did they fail to plan for this? Compensation is good but accountability is more important. #BengaluruSafety
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Ananya S.
Respect to Madhavan for speaking up. Celebrities have a responsibility to guide fans during such times. The excitement was understandable but safety should never be compromised. Hope lessons are learned from this tragedy.
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Vikram P.
This is why we need better infrastructure for public events. Our stadiums and roads can't handle such crowds. 11 lives lost over a cricket match celebration - unacceptable! Government must invest in better facilities.
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Shreya N.
Heartbreaking indeed 💔 As an RCB fan, this victory will always be bittersweet. The team waited 18 years but these families lost their loved ones forever. Hope the probe brings justice and better safety measures for future events.
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Karthik R.
While the compensation is good, Rs 10 lakh is nothing compared to a human life. We need stricter crowd control laws and better emergency response systems. This keeps happening at religious events too - when will we learn?

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