RCB Announces Rs 25 Lakh Compensation to Families of Stampede Victims

Reigning IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the June 4 stampede that marred the team's title celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

The franchise said the financial support was being extended under its new initiative 'RCB Cares'. The tragedy had occurred when nearly two-and-half-lakh people thronged the M. Chinnaswamy stadium to catch a



glimpse of RCB cricketers after their maiden IPL trophy victory. The resultant chaos led to the death of 11 people, besides leaving several others injured

In the aftermath of the stampede, RCB had announced a financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the 11 families of the deceased. 

On Saturday, in an emotional message, their first since the tragedy, RCB acknowledged the grief and extended their financial support to the affected families.