Memorial for 11 RCB fans killed in stampede unveiled in Bengaluru A memorial honoring 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans who died in a stampede during the team’s IPL title celebrations was unveiled near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 25, 2026. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara led the event, paying floral tributes to the victims and acknowledging the tragedy that occurred during the team’s maiden IPL victory in 2025. The memorial stands as a tribute to the fans who lost their lives in the incident, which sparked widespread grief and calls for improved safety measures at large public events. Parameshwara highlighted the government’s response to the incident, noting that the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and the state administration faced criticism globally for the mishandling of the event. He emphasized that the government had taken decisive steps, including the formation of the Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission to investigate lapses in safety protocols. The commission’s recommendations, which included both immediate and long-term measures, were implemented following discussions with relevant agencies. The memorial’s construction was praised as a symbolic gesture to preserve the memory of the victims. Parameshwara expressed gratitude to KSCA for its efforts and reiterated the government’s commitment to preventing similar incidents in the future. He assured that the police, civic authorities, and event organizers had made necessary preparations to ensure crowd safety. The government also granted permission for cricket matches to be held at the venue on March 28, with the number of matches and other details left to the discretion of the concerned authorities.#royal_challengers_bengaluru #m_chinnaswamy_stadium #ksc_a #karnataka_home_minister_g_parameshwara #justice_michael_d_cunha_commission
