Former cricketer madan Lal has expressed deep grief over the accident that happened during the celebration of RCB's victory in Bengaluru and has demanded strict legal action against those responsible for the accident.
Bengaluru Stampede
After winning the trophy for the first time in 18 years in IPL 2025, the celebration of the royal challengers Bangalore team turned into mourning when 11 fans died in a stampede during the victory parade held outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. After this heart-wrenching incident, reactions have started coming from the cricket world. Regarding this incident, 1983 World Cup-winning team member and former indian cricketer Madan Lal has expressed deep grief over the accident. He has made a strong comment on RCB and the state government and said that strict legal action should be taken against those responsible for the accident.
Big statement of madan Lal
Madan Lal, a member of the 1983 world cup winning team, while talking to IANS said, "It is very painful and shameful that on one hand the victory was being celebrated inside the stadium, while fans were losing their lives outside. people will never forget this incident and Virat Kohli. I believe that RCB and the state government should take responsibility for this accident and the families of the deceased should get justice. If necessary, they should be sued for up to Rs 100 crore. bcci should also take responsibility for the accident without washing its hands off the matter."
This reaction of Madan Lal is going viral on social media and many users are also seen supporting this demand
Incident outside Chinnaswamy Stadium
After RCB's IPL 2025 win, a victory parade and felicitation ceremony were organized for the team in Bengaluru. Thousands of fans were present outside the stadium to get a glimpse of the team. A huge crowd of fans outside the stadium tried to enter the stadium, due to which the police had to use mild force. Due to a huge lapse in security and crowd management, the crowd of thousands of people became uncontrollable. When the situation went out of control, there was a stampede. 11 people died in this accident and many people were also injured.
RCB expressed condolences and announced compensation
After the incident, RCB issued an official statement and expressed condolences. The team said, "The entire RCB family is deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident that took place during our felicitation ceremony in Bengaluru. We stand in full solidarity with the affected families in this difficult time. We will provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of each deceased. Along with this, we have also started a special fund called 'RCB Cares' to help the injured fans. Our fans are our real strength and we are with them with full sympathy in their pain."
BCCI admitted its mistake and said- there should have been a better plan
After the incident, cricket in india-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>the board of control for cricket in india (BCCI) also gave its reaction. bcci secretary Devjit Saikia told PTI, " For such a big event, proper planning and security measures are very important in advance. What happened in Bengaluru shows that there has been a lapse in the system somewhere. In the future, more caution and strategic preparation is required for such events ."
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