Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 30 Aug 2025,Saturday Sports
Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced Rs 25 lakh financial aid for families of 11 fans who died in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL 2025 title celebrations on June 4. The tragic incident occurred after RCB's historic first IPL championship victory, ending their 18-year wait by defeating Punjab Kings 190-184 in Ahmedabad. RCB launched "RCB CARES," a long-term commitment program honoring victims' memory through meaningful action. The franchise expressed deep grief, calling deceased fans "part of the RCB family" whose absence will echo forever. This compensation represents RCB's first major response since breaking social media silence after 84 days of grieving. The initiative promises ongoing compassionate support beyond financial assistance. (PC: News X & Mint)
