Virat Kohli faces complaint after Bengaluru stampede: what’s the real story?

Following the tragic stampede that killed 11 during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, a complaint against Virat Kohli has sparked social media debate despite official clarifications. This report covers the arrests, government actions, compensation efforts, and the judicial inquiry shaping the aftermath of Bengaluru's deadliest sports celebration.

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A tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday evening during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries. The incident occurred as an estimated 2-3 lakh fans gathered, far exceeding the stadium's 35,000 capacity.

The Bengaluru police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, RCB's Marketing Head, along with three others, charging them with criminal negligence. Sosale, employed by Diageo India which owns RCB, has challenged his arrest in the Karnataka High Court. An FIR names RCB, event partner DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for culpable homicide and illegal assembly.

Following the tragedy, the Karnataka government suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and four senior police officials for lapses in crowd control and public safety. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated, "We have taken action against those who were visibly responsible and negligent in their duty." A judicial inquiry led by retired High Court judge Justice John Michael D'Cunha has been appointed.

RCB announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh to each family of the deceased and medical coverage for the injured, creating a fund called RCB Cares to support victims. Meanwhile, a complaint was filed against star cricketer Virat Kohli by a social activist, blaming him for the stampede, though officials clarified Kohli was not an organizer.

The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media and criticism of event management and government preparedness. The BCCI has vowed to implement deterrent measures to prevent such tragedies in future IPL celebrations.

Key quotes and stats:
- "I've stayed loyal to this team, no matter what," said Virat Kohli.
- "The ground's capacity is around 35,000 but 2-3 lakh fans turned up," said CM Siddaramaiah.
- "Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do," RCB stated.

The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance and demanded a status report by June 10, underscoring the gravity of the incident and ongoing investigations.

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A stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations killed 11 and injured 56. Police arrested RCB's marketing head and others, while a complaint was filed against Virat Kohli. The state government suspended officials and launched an inquiry into the tragedy.

We have taken action against those who were visibly responsible and negligent in their duty.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do.

RCB Franchise Statement

The officers responsible have been suspended or transferred and a judicial probe has been ordered to investigate the matter. We have made no scapegoats.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

Virat Kohli is responsible for the stampede during the celebrations of RCB's first-ever IPL victory.

Social Activist HM Venkatesh

We denied RCB permission to conduct their victory parade at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Karnataka Police

We have taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and ordered a status report by June 10.

Karnataka High Court

Key Facts

RCB won the IPL and announced a victory parade at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, which was denied permission by Bengaluru police.
On June 5, 2025, a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB IPL victory celebrations killed 11 people, including a 14-year-old girl, and injured over 50.2
FIRs were filed against RCB, DNA Entertainment, and KSCA for criminal negligence and culpable homicide after the stampede.
The Karnataka government suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and four senior police officials for lapses in crowd control and public safety.
RCB announced INR 10 lakh compensation to families of the deceased and medical support for the injured through a fund called 'RCB Cares'.
Nikhil Sosale, RCB's Marketing Head employed by Diageo India, was arrested and remanded to 14-day judicial custody; he challenged the arrest in Karnataka High Court.+2
The Karnataka High Court granted interim protection to KSCA office bearers and took suo motu cognisance, ordering a status report by June 10.
A one-member judicial inquiry commission led by retired judge Justice John Michael D'Cunha was appointed to investigate the tragedy.2
A police complaint was filed against Virat Kohli by social activist HM Venkatesh, but officials clarified he was not responsible for organizing the event.

Key Stats at a Glance

Number of people who died in the stampede

11 people

Compensation announced by RCB and state government per family

INR 10 lakh

Number of families receiving compensation

11 families

Judicial custody duration for arrested individuals

14 days

Number of injured in the stampede

56 people

Age of one deceased victim

14 years

Estimated crowd size at the event

2-3 lakh people

Chinnaswamy Stadium capacity

35,000 people

Number of senior police officials suspended

5 officials

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