Chorbagan Stampede: The entire city is shocked by the tragic stampede at Chorbagan Sarvajanan Durga Puja in Kolkata on the evening of Mahasaptami. The joy of the festival changed in a moment to the wail of sadness. At least 17 people have died in this incident. Coincidentally, at that time the Indian cricket team was playing the fifth Twenty20 match against the West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. And this tragic incident of Chorbagan reminded anew of the stampede that happened outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on June 4, 2025.
IPL victory celebration ends tragically
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became IPL champions for the first time on 4 June 2025. A large number of fans thronged the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate that historic achievement. By 3:30 in the afternoon, the stadium and its surrounding area became a virtual sea of people in a festive atmosphere. Many people turned up hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketers.
The crowd was overflowing outside the stadium
At that time, the crowd of spectators inside the stadium was eye-catching. On the other hand, various reports claimed that around two to three lakh supporters had gathered outside. Many of them could not enter inside the stadium despite their efforts. As a result, the situation becomes increasingly complex. The unrest in the crowd started to increase in the urge to see the favorite team from the front.
The situation goes out of control
At one point the situation became chaotic due to the pressure of the crowd. Many fans tried to get in through different routes. It is said that the police resorted to baton charge to control the situation. But after that the rush increased. Under the pressure of the crowd, a terrible situation like trampling is created. The joy of the festival turns into panic in an instant.
11 supporters lost their lives
Apart from Chinnaswamy, 11 supporters died in the incident. Another 56 people were injured. Such a loss of life while celebrating a long-awaited success on the cricket stage has created a deep wound in Indian sports. The disaster on a joyous day raised several questions about the security of supporters and the arrangements for handling large crowds.
The compensation was announced by the government and RCB
After the tragic incident, the Karnataka government and Royal Challengers Bangalore announced to stand by the families of the deceased. It was reported in the related report that the state government and RCB had announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased. The Karnataka State Cricket Association also said to pay Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased.
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The Chorbagan incident brought to mind the question of security
The Chorbagan accident on Mahasaptami 2026 once again reminded us how important it is to manage large crowds during festivals or sporting events. The Chinnaswamy incident occurred during the celebration of cricket success, while the Chorbagan incident occurred amid the joy of Durga Puja. In both cases, the need to rethink people’s safety and crowd control measures has come to the fore. The biggest question now is that the moment of joy should never again lead to such tragic consequences.