India, July 17 -- The Karnataka government has reportedly blamed the IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy cricket stadium during their victory celebrations.

The June 4 stampede had resulted in the death of 11 RCB fans while several others were injured as the crowd gathered in large numbers for the RCB victory parade.

The Karnataka government submitted its report to the Karnataka high court, pointing out a series of lapses on the part of RCB and event organisers.

According to an India Today report, the government also put the limelight on a video by Virat Kohli appealing to fans to attend the event, despite the city police denying permission.

The submission also said the event ...