" My Son Is No Longer With Me, I Don’t Want RCB’s Compensation Money": Emotional Statement from Deceased Bhumik’s Father

On June 4, 2025, a stampede occurred near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s victory celebrations after winning the IPL 2025 title, claiming 11 lives, including Bhumik’s. Initially, RCB announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased. On August 30, 2025, the franchise increased this amount to ₹25 lakh per family under its newly launched ‘RCB Cares’ initiative, aimed at supporting the affected families. The Karnataka state government had also previously announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family.