Bengaluru, June 5 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday announced financial support of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the eleven deceased in the tragic stampede that occurred during the team’s celebratory gathering in the city.

In an official statement, the franchise said the unfortunate incident has caused “a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family.”

Expressing solidarity with the grieving families and those injured, RCB said: “As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased.”

The statement also announced the establishment of a special relief initiative called ‘RCB Cares’ which aims to support fans injured in the tragedy. “Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief,” the franchise said.

The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday (rpt) Wednesday during a massive public turnout to celebrate RCB's recent IPL triumph, resulting in a deadly stampede that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured.

RCB’s gesture follows widespread calls for accountability and support from across the cricketing and political spectrum. Further investigation into the circumstances leading to the stampede is on. UNI BDN SSP