Virat said on Bengaluru accident (photo-PTI)
At the time when IPL Champion Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Victory Parade was going on in Bengaluru, 11 fans lost their lives. On this accident, Virat Kohli said that his heart is broken and he is a nishabd. Virat Kohli also shared the official statement of RCB. RCB issued an official statement after the accident saying that he has been saddened by this incident and has given all guidelines and advice. RCB said that he had changed his schedule as soon as he got information about the situation from the administration. Let us tell you what RCB has responded to this incident.
RCB official statement on Bengaluru stampede
On the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore said, ‘We were very sad about the information about the incidents received through media reports in Bangalore this afternoon. The safety of all is the first priority for us. RCB mourns for those who lose their lives in this tragic accident and our condolences are with the families of the afflicted. As soon as we got information about the situation, we immediately changed our program and followed the guidelines and advice of the local administration. We request all our supporters to be safe.
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂
We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidence that have come to light through media reports Regarding Public Gatherings All Over Bengaluru in Anticipation of the Teams Arrivel this pic.twitter.com/c0rscuzktq
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@Rcbtweets) June 4, 2025
Broken heart of veteran players
RCB may have become an IPL champion, but the tragic accident in Bengaluru broke the hearts of veteran players. Players like Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan expressed their condolences on the incident. Sachin wrote on X, ‘What happened at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is an unimaginable tragedy. My heart is with every affected family. Wish peace and power for everyone.
What happy at chinnaswamy stadium, bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.
– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) June 4, 2025