Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each for the families of the 11 fans who died in the stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, a day after the franchise’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) triumph.
“This is not just financial aid, but a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care,” the franchise said in a statement on X, unveiling RCB CARES, a long-term initiative it described as “a platform for meaningful action shaped by our community and fans.”