Why arrest Virat Kohli is going viral amidst tragic stampede at RCB’s IPL victory parade

Saloni Jha | Jun 06, 2025, 15:36 IST

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Virat Kohli’s IPL dream turns dark as a tragic stampede in Bengaluru during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s victory celebrations claims eleven lives. Social media erupts with the hashtag #ArrestViratKohli as fans question responsibility and the haste of the cricketer’s departure. Authorities investigate; multiple FIRs have been filed.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally clinched their maiden IPL title after eighteen years, a moment that should have been pure joy for Virat Kohli and fans alike. However, the celebrations took a grim turn in Bengaluru when a massive crowd gathered to greet the team outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. A stampede broke out, tragically claiming eleven lives and injuring sixty-seven others.

Watching and hearing about the stampede in Bangalore made me wonder where we are going ! This is not a national team winning the World Cup ! It’s a mere franchise called RCB which works on commercial lines and does not have a single Hyderabad player in it !?
It’s not even a… pic.twitter.com/Hmpae0U9DZ
— CV Anand IPS (@CVAnandIPS) June 5, 2025

Tragedy mars RCB’s historic IPL win

According to several videos and rumours, despite the chaos outside, festivities "allegedly" continued inside the stadium. Kohli and RCB captain Rajat Patidar addressed enthusiastic fans, while the squad was earlier honoured by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha. The joyous mood was in stark contrast to the distress unfolding beyond the stadium gates.

Police action and FIR registrations

The Bengaluru Police responded swiftly, taking four officials from RCB and event management firm DNA Entertainment Private Limited into custody. An FIR has been registered against RCB, DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), citing serious charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other sections relating to public safety and unlawful assembly under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

1 parade, 0 brains, & now 7 funerals. What kind of idiots plans a mass celebration without barricades, without strategy?

This isn't a celebration gone wrong, this is an administration that went brain-dead🤬#chinnaswamystadium #stampede #RCB

https://t.co/3kwnruvZws
— Mastikhor 🤪 (@ventingout247) June 4, 2025

Why is #ArrestViratKohli trending?

The incident sparked outrage on social media, with #ArrestViratKohli trending prominently on the platform X (formerly Twitter). Many users allegedly blamed Kohli and other RCB players, suggesting they share responsibility for the tragedy due to inadequate crowd control and safety measures. Others criticised Kohli for reportedly leaving for London soon after the incident instead of staying back to console victims’ families.

Zara Fir se Boliyo 😶🙂#chinnaswamystadium #ArrestViratKohli pic.twitter.com/mYFLIMCI8r
— Karma The Infinity (@Bhil_Arjun_07) June 4, 2025

#arrestviratkohli pic.twitter.com/ttXzOoDrV6
— ONLY BHARAT (@Anonymouse1620) June 4, 2025

The man who wrote a paragraph on social media about his kid's privacy in public areas across india now has no words other than copy-pasting content to cover up loss of 11 innocent lives.

He called people for roadshow
without Govt & BCCI permission#ArrestViratKohli - @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/7zQArutNHi
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) June 5, 2025

CHOKLI IS THE WORST HUMAN #ArrestViratKohli pic.twitter.com/K4pfJVsFES
— Fan Account (@Jonnyyyyop) June 6, 2025

Ongoing investigation into the disaster

Authorities are currently probing the causes of the stampede. The FIR details multiple charges including causing hurt, obstructing public servants, and acts endangering the safety of others. The case remains under active investigation as Bengaluru grapples with the aftermath of what was meant to be a victorious celebration.

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Saloni Jha