RCB announces ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakhs to kin of 11 victims of Bengaluru stampede

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Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakhs to the kin of 11 victims of the Bengaluru stampede that took place yesterday.

The team wrote, “The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased.”

“In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident. Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do,” RCB wrote.

“We remain united in grief,” Royal Challengers Bengaluru wrote.

Following the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener and right-hand batter Virat Kohli expressed his grief, saying he is “absolutely gutted.”

The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players.

“At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted,” Virat Kohli wrote in his post on Instagram. Former South Africa captain and ex-RCB player, AB De Villiers, also reacted to the Bengaluru stampede.

“My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy Stadium today,” AB de Villiers posted on Instagram. Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. CM Siddaramaiah said that the government will also provide free treatment to the injured.

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