RCB’s title celebrations turned chaotic in Bengaluru on Wednesday, as a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium left at least seven people feared dead and over 25 injured. A video showed a car being damaged after fans climbed over it during the frenzy. The clip showed the car’s shattered windshield and a severely dented roof, indicating significant damage.RCB title celebrations turn chaotic – live updatesThousands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans had gathered near the stadium to catch a glimpse of the team following their maiden IPL title win. Police were seen using mild force to control the swelling crowd before a planned felicitation ceremony organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Eyewitnesses said a stampede-like situation emerged as gates remained shut, prompting panic among fans trying to enter or exit the premises.“Inside, the seats are all full and that’s why they are not letting us go in,” one fan told reporters. “We want to go back but they won’t let us. A lot of people have been injured.”Videos from the scene showed unconscious individuals being carried away and given CPR, while others were rushed to hospitals in ambulances. The police struggled to manage the crowd as many tried to force entry despite restrictions.A Bengaluru police advisory had earlier urged attendees to use public transport and only attempt entry with valid tickets or passes, citing limited parking and space. But the surge of people overwhelmed the area, and the situation quickly spiralled out of control.
