• Royal Challengers Bengaluru pledges ₹1 million ($11,654) to families of each victim from the crowd surge.
• 11 fans died and over 47 were injured when a large crowd gathered to celebrate the team's IPL victory.
• The Karnataka government will cover medical expenses for all injured individuals.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has pledged one million Indian rupees ($11,654) to each family of the 11 fans who died in a crowd surge outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during their victory celebrations after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The incident occurred when the team celebrated their triumph over Punjab Kings, attracting a crowd estimated between 200,000 and 300,000 people, far exceeding the stadium's capacity of 35,000. The chaos resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 47 injuries as fans attempted to gain access to the celebrations, leading to tragic consequences, as reported by Channel News Asia, Reuters, and Dawn.

In response to the tragedy, RCB announced that they would establish a support fund titled RCB Cares to assist those fans who were injured in the incident. The franchise expressed their sorrow in a statement, saying, "The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru... has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family." They emphasized their commitment to honor the victims and support their families during this challenging time, according to Reuters and Dawn.

Karnataka State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the state government would cover the full medical expenses for those injured, regardless of whether they were treated in government or private hospitals. He emphasized the need for proper crowd management after the event revealed the venue's inability to handle the overwhelming turnout. Reports indicate that action will be taken to improve safety measures in the future, following the tragedy that unfolded, according to Channel News Asia, Reuters, and Dawn.

Eyewitness accounts shared the harrowing experiences during the stampede, highlighting the chaos as fans climbed trees and walls to catch a glimpse of their heroes. The aftermath of this tragic event saw personal loss, with families mourning loved ones who had come out to celebrate their team's victory. One grieving father remarked, "I wanted him to go to college... Now he is gone," reflecting the profound impact of the incident on the community, reported by Dawn.