📹 Chaos Unfolds: RCB Fans Breach Metro Gates
New CCTV footage has surfaced showing RCB fans jumping over Bengaluru Metro gates at Cubbon Park and MG Road stations in a desperate rush to attend the victory parade event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on the day of the tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives.
The footage shows overcrowding at the stations as thousands rushed toward the stadium. In the panic and frenzy, several fans vaulted over the token gates, ignoring metro staff instructions.
🚦 Metro Officials Raise Alarms
A senior BMRCL official confirmed:
“We saw unusual crowd behavior by afternoon. Station staff struggled to manage the surge. Some jumped gates, risking injury.”
Authorities have reportedly passed on the footage to the police as part of the ongoing investigation.
⚠️ Stampede Timeline: How The Day Escalated
📆 Date: June 5, 2025
🕑 Time: Stampede occurred around 4:15 PM
📍 Venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium
🎉 Occasion: RCB’s IPL 2025 victory celebration
🔴 Result: 11 confirmed deaths, dozens injured
📼 CCTV Shows: Overcrowding at metro stations, gate-jumping, chaotic entry points
🔍 Why Did This Happen? Poor Planning & Zero Crowd Control
Critics argue the event was hastily arranged without proper coordination with city authorities. While RCB’s celebrations were intended to honor fans, the lack of preparation—especially for handling tens of thousands of attendees—has drawn sharp criticism.
🏛 Legal & Political Fallout Continues
KSCA and event organizers are facing legal action.
Marketing heads and officials have been arrested.
A judicial probe has been launched.
Citizens demand that accountability must extend to BBMP, RCB, and the IPL organizers.
🧾 FAQs
Q1: Why were fans jumping metro gates in Bengaluru?
Due to overcrowding and desperation to attend the event, some fans jumped gates to reach the stadium on time.
Q2: Did Metro authorities respond in time?
BMRCL officials reported an unusual surge and provided the CCTV footage to investigators.
Q3: Is RCB being held responsible for the crowd mismanagement?
Yes, legal cases have been filed against RCB, KSCA, and event partners for negligence.
Q4: Will any players be penalized?
As of now, no player has been officially charged, though Virat Kohli was named in a private complaint.
Published on may 07/06/25
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