Former India cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal has lashed out at the organisers of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory celebration, following the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least 11 fans outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Reacting strongly to the incident, Lal told IANS: “People will not forget this — or Virat Kohli. While people were dying outside, there was a celebration inside. It's truly shocking and disheartening. The families of the dead should consider suing RCB and the state government for ₹100 crore for this tragic mishap… BCCI is also shirking responsibility.” Lal’s comments come amid a wave of public criticism over the mismanagement of the crowd during RCB’s felicitation ceremony in Bengaluru. The stampede broke out as thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium on Wednesday, hoping to catch a glimpse of their team, which lifted its first IPL title after 18 years. According to officials, the situation became unmanageable as the crowd swelled beyond control. Local police reportedly resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse people, triggering panic and chaos that led to the deadly stampede. Several fans were also injured and immediately admitted to local Hospitals, with some still in intensive care. Deputy CM Shivakumar Defends Police Amid mounting backlash over the stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended the security arrangements put in place for RCB's IPL victory parade. “We had arranged for 5,000 police personnel. We couldn’t use force on such a young, vibrant crowd,” Shivakumar said, adding that any aggressive action might have escalated tensions. He maintained that the crowd was much larger than anticipated, and authorities were doing their best to manage the situation peacefully. Also Read: Bengaluru Police Advised Delay, But RCB Parade Went Ahead Due to Player Exit Concerns: Report Soon after the incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the media and confirmed that 11 people died and over 30 were injured in the tragic stampede. The CM announced INR 10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and assured free treatment for all those injured. “It is a major tragedy. The government will take all necessary steps to support the affected families,” he said. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) issued a joint statement expressing deep anguish over the tragedy. They also announced a separate INR 5 lakh compensation for each bereaved family. “This gesture is not intended to replace the value of human life but to offer some support and solace in their time of grief,” the statement read. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal also responded to the growing criticism, clarifying that the BCCI and IPL had no involvement in the Bengaluru event.