The hashtag #ArrestKohli exploded on X after a deadly stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025, killed 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebration. The outrage targets Virat Kohli, RCB’s management, Bengaluru Police, and the Karnataka Government for their shameful mishandling of the event. Over 200,000 fans, expecting a parade, faced chaos as poor planning and reckless decisions turned joy into horror. Kohli’s quick exit to London fueled anger, while RCB’s careless social media hype and police inaction worsened the disaster. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s weak excuses dodge blame, exposing a rotten system that failed innocent lives. This article rips into those responsible, demanding justice for victims and accountability from the heartless elites who let this tragedy unfold.
The Stampede That Shattered Bengaluru
On June 4, 2025, Bengaluru’s streets swelled with RCB fans celebrating the team’s first IPL title in 18 years. Over 200,000 people gathered near Chinnaswamy Stadium, lured by RCB’s reckless victory parade announcement. The event, poorly planned, lacked security for such a crowd. A stampede near Gate 3 killed 11, including a 14-year-old Kohli fan, and injured 33. RCB’s management, Bengaluru Police, and Karnataka’s leaders ignored warnings, turning a historic moment into a graveyard. Their incompetence and greed for publicity crushed lives, leaving families broken and a city in mourning. The hashtag #ArrestKohli reflects public fury at this preventable disaster.
Reports on X claim Virat Kohli’s early flight to London, pushed RCB management to rush the IPL victory parade, ignoring Bengaluru Police’s warnings. Eager to capitalize on Kohli’s fame, RCB’s management announced a grand event at Chinnaswamy Stadium, drawing over 200,000 fans despite no security clearance. The reckless move, driven by Kohli’s tight schedule and RCB’s greed for publicity, led to a deadly stampede that killed 11, fueling the #ArrestKohli outrage.
RCB’s Reckless Hype
RCB’s management is a disgrace, hyping a parade on X despite police denying clearance. Their post, promising a spectacle, drew lakhs, knowing the stadium held only 32,000. They ignored Bengaluru’s traffic chaos and fan frenzy, prioritizing fame over safety. Even as bodies piled up, they paraded the trophy inside, a sick display of arrogance. Their ₹10 lakh compensation is a cheap bribe, not remorse.
Victims’ Heartbreaking Stories
Among the dead was Divyanshi, 14, a Kohli fan who dreamed of seeing him. Her mother, Ashwini, watched her die, crushed by a mob RCB’s hype unleashed. Poorna Chandra, 26, and Sahana, a student, also perished, their lives snuffed out by negligence. These were fans, not numbers, betrayed by those they trusted. Their deaths demand justice, not hollow apologies.
Virat Kohli’s Shameful Silence
Virat Kohli, RCB’s poster boy, deserves the #ArrestKohli wrath. His “gutted” Instagram post rings hollow, a cowardly dodge after he partied inside while fans died outside. Spotting at Mumbai airport with Anushka Sharma, fleeing to London hours later, he showed spineless indifference. Kohli’s speech, praising fans as “the best,” ignored the chaos, a gutless act of self-preservation. His silence since, despite X’s outrage, proves he cares more for his image than the 11 dead. A true leader would’ve stayed, mourned, and fought for answers, not run like a guilty coward.
Fleeing Responsibility
Kohli’s dash to London, planned around the celebration, screams privilege. X users slammed his exit, noting he spoke briefly, flaunted the trophy, then vanished. Fans waited hours for an FIR, while Kohli jetted off, untouched by their pain. His “thoughts and prayers” are empty when actions could’ve shown he cared. This betrayal fuels #ArrestKohli’s fire.
Hollow Condolences
Kohli’s Instagram post, shared with RCB’s statement, was a PR stunt, not grief. He didn’t visit victims’ families or hospitals, unlike CM Siddaramaiah. X posts, like @sunilmail’s, defend him, saying players didn’t know, but Kohli’s silence post-tragedy proves he’s complicit in dodging accountability. His fans deserved better than a heartless caption.
RCB Management’s Disgusting Negligence
RCB’s management is a cesspool of incompetence, turning a victory into a bloodbath. They announced a parade despite police warnings, drawing a crowd they couldn’t handle. Their greed for clout ignored Bengaluru’s choked roads and Kohli’s fanbase size. Holding the event after deaths were reported is vile, showing zero respect for life. Their “RCB Cares” fund and ₹10 lakh payouts are insults, not amends. Former cricketer Madan Lal called for suing RCB, and he’s right—their criminal negligence demands punishment. They’re a disgrace to cricket and humanity.
Ignoring Police Warnings
Bengaluru Police denied security clearance, citing traffic and crowd risks, but RCB and KSCA pushed ahead. X posts, like @bn_kumaraswamy’s, note the FIR proving no permission was granted. RCB’s social media post at 11 a.m. fueled the chaos, a reckless act that killed fans. Their arrogance is unforgivable.
Prioritizing Glory Over Lives
RCB’s trophy lap inside Chinnaswamy, with Kohli and Rajat Patidar grinning, happened as fans died outside. Their statement, claiming they “amended” plans, is a lie—they celebrated for an hour, ignoring the tragedy. This heartless display, while police struggled, shows RCB values fame over human lives. They’re scum.
Bengaluru Police’s Pathetic Failure
Bengaluru Police are a laughingstock, failing to control a crowd they knew was coming. Deploying 5,000 officers for 200,000 fans was a joke, and their lathi-charge sparked panic, killing more. Commissioner B. Dayananda’s suspension is too little, too late—his force’s brutality and poor planning crushed lives. Videos show police hitting fans, like Haneef Mohammed, who bled from a lathi strike. Their incompetence let a celebration become a massacre. The Karnataka High Court’s notice is a start, but these Keystone Cops must face jail for their deadly blunder.
Brutal Crowd Control
Police used lathis on a young crowd, sparking the stampede. Eyewitness Mahesh told ANI girls fell underfoot as cops pushed gates, showing their reckless force. This isn’t crowd control—it’s violence. Their failure to manage entry, despite knowing the crowd size, is criminal. They’re a disgrace to law enforcement.
Underprepared and Overwhelmed
CM Siddaramaiah admitted police weren’t ready for 300,000 fans, yet they didn’t cancel the event. Traffic police warned of congestion, but cops stood idle as crowds climbed trees and walls. Their lazy planning and weak response let chaos reign, proving they’re unfit to protect Bengaluru.
Karnataka Government’s Spineless Leadership
The Karnataka Government, led by CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, is a cesspit of cowardice. Siddaramaiah’s “we weren’t prepared” excuse is pathetic, deflecting blame to KSCA while his team feted RCB at Vidhana Soudha. Shivakumar, waving an RCB flag, turned a tragedy into a photo-op, then cried crocodile tears. Their ₹10 lakh compensation and judicial inquiry are band-aids on a gaping wound. X posts, like @sarcaustic_soda’s, slam their zero accountability. This government’s obsession with RCB’s glory over lives lost is a betrayal of Karnataka’s people. They’re gutless opportunists who must resign.
Siddaramaiah’s Weak Excuses
Siddaramaiah’s claim that “no one expected” the crowd is a lie. RCB’s post and Bengaluru’s fanbase guaranteed a massive turnout. His refusal to “defend or politicize” the incident while blaming KSCA shows spineless leadership. He suspended cops but spared himself, a shameless dodge of responsibility.
Shivakumar’s Photo-Op Shame
Shivakumar’s flag-waving and airport welcome for Kohli reek of cheap publicity. His apology, blaming BJP and JD(S), is a disgusting attempt to dodge guilt. X users call him an opportunist, and they’re right—his focus on selfies while fans died proves he’s a heartless politician.
The #ArrestKohli Movement
#ArrestKohli trends on X, capturing rage at Kohli, RCB, and authorities. Fans feel betrayed by Kohli’s silence and RCB’s negligence. Posts like @ajithianforevr’s demand arrests, reflecting distrust in a system that protects elites. The hashtag isn’t just about Kohli—it’s a cry for justice against a rotten establishment. While some, like @sunilmail, defend players, the majority see Kohli’s exit and RCB’s actions as complicity. This movement won’t fade until those responsible face consequences for the 11 lives lost.
X’s Outrage
X posts, like @bgt2025’s, note FIRs against RCB and KSCA for negligence, fueling #ArrestKohli. Users share videos of the stampede, exposing police brutality and RCB’s arrogance. The hashtag unites fans demanding accountability, refusing to let elites escape blame. It’s a digital revolt against injustice.
Beyond Kohli
#ArrestKohli targets more than one man—it’s about RCB’s greed, police failure, and government cowardice. The hashtag calls for suing RCB, as Madan Lal urged, and jailing officials. It’s a demand for systemic change, ensuring no celebration costs lives again. The movement is just beginning.
Lessons from a Bloodbath
The Chinnaswamy stampede is a stain on Bengaluru, RCB, and Karnataka’s leadership. RCB’s reckless hype, Kohli’s cowardly exit, police brutality, and government excuses caused 11 deaths. This tragedy demands harsh punishment—arrests, lawsuits, and resignations. The Karnataka High Court’s inquiry and FIRs are steps, but justice means holding Kohli, RCB, cops, and leaders accountable. Fans deserve safety, not betrayal. #ArrestKohli must push for reforms, like better crowd control and event bans without clearance. Bengaluru’s shame can’t be forgotten until the guilty pay.
Demand for Justice
Families, like Divyanshi’s, wait for justice while RCB offers crumbs. Madan Lal’s call to sue for ₹100 crore is right—RCB and the government must pay dearly. Arrests of officials, as Siddaramaiah promised, must include RCB’s management. Anything less is a betrayal of the dead.
Preventing Future Tragedies
Karnataka’s new SOP for events is a start, but real change means enforcing crowd limits and banning unapproved events. Police must train for non-violent control, not lathis. RCB and KSCA should face bans for negligence. Only harsh consequences will stop another Chinnaswamy disaster.
