Complete Chaos, Mis communication, Overcrowding ..timeline of stampede

[Spartan]

Bengaluru Stampede: Timeline Of Events On June 4

At 7:00 AM, RCB posted its first tweet announcing a Victory Parade at 5:00 PM on June 4, starting from Vidhana Soudha and ending at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

At 2:00 PM, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara told media the parade is cancelled for security reasons, even though police have made traffic and crowd arrangements “in case it happens."

• At 3:00 PM, despite confusion, large crowds began assembling outside the Chinnaswamy stadium. One major road stretch outside the stadium was completely blocked by people. Thousands of fans were already in place, expecting the parade to start soon.
• At 3:14 PM, RCB posted a second tweet, reconfirming that the Victory Parade will happen at 5:00 PM.
• At 4:40 PM, the crowd began to lose control at multiple stadium gates as fans surged forward. Entry points became chokeholds and lack of barricades and control lead to a stampede. Several people fell and were trampled in the rush.
• From 5:00 PM, chaos continued as emergency responders tried to reach victims. Videos from outside the stadium showed people who had gathered, picking up the injured themselves and taking them to safety.

 

 

What Went Wrong

 

Conflicting Communication: The contradictory announcements from RCB and the state authorities created confusion among fans, many of whom were unaware of the parade’s cancellation.

Overcrowding: The crowd that gathered for the event far exceeded the stadium’s capacity and the organisers’ expectations.

Inadequate Crowd Control: The lack of sufficient security personnel and crowd management measures failed to handle the massive turnout, leading to uncontrolled surges.

Limited Access Points: Fans were funneled through a small number of gates, which became choke points and contributed to the stampede.

[Android_Halwa]

Nothing would have stopped this madness..

Permission whether issues or not, the crowd went crazy and it wouldn’t have mattered..

Saw few videos, starting from Vidhan Soudha….endi a crowd ? Vidhan Soudha ante okay roads are wide and open space vundi…ade crowd as a procession further move ayithe choke points through antha crowd…beyond police management..!

[Joker_007]

8 hours ago, Android_Halwa said:

Nothing would have stopped this madness..

Permission whether issues or not, the crowd went crazy and it wouldn’t have mattered..

Saw few videos, starting from Vidhan Soudha….endi a crowd ? Vidhan Soudha ante okay roads are wide and open space vundi…ade crowd as a procession further move ayithe choke points through antha crowd…beyond police management..!

aw kaka.. we are the no:1 in population with No.1 in Youth as well... when we announce a public gatherings we may need to be more cautious than earlier... maximum avoid cheyadam better anukunta...

[Undilaemanchikalam]

What Justice Should Look Like After the RCB Victory Stampede in Bangalore?

The recent stampede during the RCB victory celebration is not just a tragic incident — it’s a failure of systems, responsibility, and leadership. Here’s what justice should look like, and I hope the courts reflect this sentiment:

1. Safety Must Come First — Not Political Pressure
   The police and fire departments should have the final authority on event permissions. Period. No political leader should be allowed to override safety assessments. Public safety isn’t negotiable.
2. RCB Management Must Be Held Responsible
   Let’s be clear — this was a money-making event by a private franchise, not a public celebration. RCB management failed in crowd planning and safety. They should be penalized. In fact, the franchise should be banned for 3 years. Players can still play for other teams — maybe it’s time Kerala or Pune got a team.
3. Players Should Share Moral Responsibility
   Reports suggest the players wanted the parade done early due to personal plans — vacations, the Test championship, etc. That rush may have compromised planning. I believe players should donate 50% of their event-related earnings to the victims’ families. This isn’t just about money; it’s about standing by fans who support them unconditionally.
4. Political Involvement Was Unacceptable
   This is a private team with players from across India and the world — not Karnataka’s state team. The involvement of politicians like D.K. Shivakumar was opportunistic and dangerous. The CM saying “we participated because the team has Bangalore in its name” is absurd — should the state government also attend every bar, restaurant, or casino with ‘Bangalore’ in its name? Shivakumar should resign.
5. Karnataka Cricket Association Also Failed
   The KCA’s communication and coordination were abysmal. They share the blame and must face consequences. Heads need to roll and processes must be overhauled.

This can’t be brushed aside as “a tragedy.” Real justice means accountability, reform, and respect for the lives lost and affected. Bangalore deserves better. The fans deserve better.

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