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Royal Challengers Bengaluru has announced financial support for the families affected by the tragic stampede. The team will provide Rs 25 lakh to each family that lost a loved one during the victory celebrations. This initiative is part of their new "RCB CARES" program focusing on long-term community support. The franchise expressed deep grief over losing eleven members of their extended cricket family.

Key Points: RCB Gives Rs 25 Lakh Each to Bengaluru Stampede Victims Families

  • RCB provides Rs 25 lakh to each victim's family as financial aid
  • Stampede occurred during RCB's maiden IPL victory celebrations
  • Initiative named RCB CARES promises ongoing compassion and support
  • Tragedy claimed 11 lives with over 50 injured outside stadium
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Promise of compassion...: RCB announces Rs 25 lakh each to kin of Bengaluru stampede victims

RCB announces Rs 25 lakh compensation for families of 11 victims from the June 4 stadium stampede, launching new "RCB CARES" initiative for long-term support.

"Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. - RCB Official Statement"

Bengaluru, August 30

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's victory celebrations on June 4.

The incident, which claimed eleven lives, left the entire cricketing fraternity and RCB fans across the country in shock. Taking to their official Instagram handle, the franchise expressed grief over the loss and assured continuous support to the bereaved families under their new initiative, "RCB CARES."

"Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of us," the statement read.

RCB further stated that the Rs 25 lakh aid is not just financial support, but also a "promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care" for the affected families.

"No amount of support can ever fill the space they've left behind. But as a first step, and with the deepest respect, RCB has extended 25 lakh each to their families. Not just as financial aid, but as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care. This is also the beginning of RCB CARES: a long-term commitment for meaningful action that begins by honouring their memory. Every step forward will reflect what the fans feel, expect, and deserve," the franchise added.

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The franchise mentioned that more details about "RCB CARES" will be shared soon.

On June 4, 11 people died and over 50 were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a massive crowd of nearly 3 lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, celebrating their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy win.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the financial aid is appreciated, the real issue was crowd management. Authorities need to ensure such tragedies never happen again. Better planning for large events is crucial in our cities.
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Arjun K
As an RCB fan, I'm proud of this initiative. RCB CARES seems like a meaningful step toward honoring those we lost. Hope other franchises also learn from this tragedy and improve safety measures.
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Sarah B
Heartbreaking incident. The compensation is substantial and shows corporate responsibility. Hope the ongoing care includes counseling and long-term support for the affected families.
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Vikram M
This tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for all major sporting events in India. We need better infrastructure and crowd control systems. Money helps, but prevention is more important.
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Kavya N
Respect to RCB for stepping up. Many corporations would have just issued a statement and moved on. This shows genuine concern for their fan community. #RCBFamily 💙

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