Just Next Day After The Stampede, Virat Kohli Flew To London, And His Fans Here Are Offering Him Blood Tilak, Watch

A celebratory victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned into a moment of national grief as a stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives. The tragedy has sparked outrage online, with Virat Kohli facing unexpected backlash over his silence and swift departure abroad.

What began as a proud moment for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans quickly devolved into chaos and mourning. After RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy in 2025, massive celebrations erupted in Bengaluru. However, a massive crowd gathering outside the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ended in a deadly stampede, claiming at least 11 lives and leaving dozens injured.

Viral Video Of Kohli Fan

A video of an RCB supporter performing a dangerous stunt to celebrate the team’s win went viral earlier in the week. The video, which many have called “reckless” and “irresponsible,” had already triggered warnings about the dangers of uncontrolled fanfare. That warning turned prophetic on Wednesday.

In the video a man who is a Virat Kohli and RCB fan was seen slitting his wrist and offering his blood as tilak to Virat Kohli’s poster.

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The Emergence of the Bengaluru Stampede:

Nearly 300,000 fans swarmed the streets to witness RCB’s victory parade — a moment they had waited over a decade for. But the lack of crowd control, barricading, and basic safety arrangements turned the occasion into a logistical nightmare. Eyewitnesses reported screaming, panic, and a complete breakdown of order as the crowd surged uncontrollably.

The Karnataka Police have since filed an FIR against the state cricket board’s administrative committee, RCB, and event organizers DNA Entertainment Networks. Four officials have already been arrested.

But what has shocked the public even more is the social media firestorm targeting RCB icon Virat Kohli. Many are accusing him of abandoning the grieving city and failing to express condolences or meet the victims’ families before leaving for London with his wife Anushka Sharma.

Arrest Virat Kohli

The hashtag Arrest Kohli began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with netizens demanding accountability. “One fluke trophy. Zero thought. They demanded parades, and the streets turned red — not with celebration, but with blood,” one user posted.

Others compared the incident to other celebrity-led stampedes, questioning why accountability seemed missing here. Critics say Kohli, as RCB’s public face and the face of Indian cricket, should have shown basic empathy or delayed his departure.

Still, Kohli’s defenders were quick to call out what they described as “misplaced blame.” Many argued that organizing, managing, and securing public events is not a player’s job. “Why blame Kohli for systemic failures?” one fan tweeted. “Security is a government responsibility. Don’t turn mourning into a witch hunt.”

Despite the polarized reactions, the tragedy has opened up a bigger conversation about celebrity-led events, civic preparedness, and the price fans sometimes pay for moments of glory. As investigations continue, families of the victims wait for more than just condolences — they want answers and accountability.

Meanwhile, RCB’s historic title win — once celebrated as a moment of redemption — now carries the indelible shadow of loss. Whether or not blame reaches the players, one thing remains clear: this victory has come at a devastating cost.

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