According to the report, RCB unilaterally announced a victory parade on June 4, 2025, without securing the required permissions from the city police. The government stated that the organizers failed to follow basic safety protocols, and their actions directly contributed to the chaos that ensued.

Lack of Permission and Coordination

The report reveals that while RCB had informed the police about a possible parade on June 3, it was merely an intimation, not a formal request as required by law. For such public events, permissions must be sought at least seven days in advance. No formal application was submitted to the licensing authority for conducting the parade. Consequently, the Cubbon Park Police Station declined permission due to the absence of adequate planning and the high likelihood of crowd-related complications.

Role of RCB’s Social Media Posts and Kohli’s Video

The report also highlights how RCB escalated the situation by posting multiple announcements on social media without coordinating with law enforcement. At 7:01 am on June 4, the franchise declared free entry to the public for the victory celebration, which was to begin from Vidhana Soudha and end at the stadium.

The situation further intensified when a video featuring Virat Kohli was posted at 8:55 am on RCB’s official handle. In the video, Kohli invited fans to join the celebrations in Bengaluru, reinforcing the perception that the event was open to all and backed by the authorities.

Massive Crowd, Overcrowding, and Gate Breach

By 3 pm on June 4, an estimated crowd of three lakh people had gathered near the stadium, which has a seating capacity of only 35,000. The report states that the overcrowding led to panic, and the crowd turned restless at the entrance gates after realizing that the stadium could not accommodate everyone.

Due to poor gate management by RCB, DNA, and KSCA officials, several gates (including 1, 2, and 21) were not opened on time, causing people to force their way in. This resulted in a “sporadic stampede” at multiple gates, including gates 2A, 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, and 20.

Police deployed at the venue acted promptly and managed to control the situation, but not before significant damage was done.

Why the Parade Was Not Cancelled

The report explained that authorities chose not to cancel the parade at the last moment due to the massive crowd already gathered. Abrupt cancellation could have incited panic or violence. Instead, the decision was made to significantly reduce the duration of the event and enhance monitoring to minimize further risks.

High Court Rejects Confidentiality Plea

While the state government initially requested that the report be kept confidential, the Karnataka High Court refused, stating there was no legal basis for such a request. The report has now been made public as per the court's direction.

This development places RCB and its management under scrutiny for negligence, especially regarding crowd control and public safety during large-scale events.