What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into heartbreak in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4). At least 11 people lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) first-ever IPL title win in 18 years.

This is one of many stampede incidents that have shaken India in recent months. Since the start of 2025, more than 50 people have died in such incidents at temples, railway stations, and even at the Maha Kumbh.

In January, tragedy struck the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where a massive rush led to the death of 30 people, while 60 others were injured.

Just a month later, in February, chaos broke out at New Delhi Railway Station. A stampede on platforms 14 and 15 killed 18 passengers and left 15 injured. Many of them were devotees traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh.

Stampedes in 2025

  • May 3, Goa: Six people were killed and nearly 100 injured during a festival at Sri Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village.

  • January 8, Tirumala Hills: Six devotees lost their lives and several others were hurt in a stampede at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple.

  • December 23, 2024 (late reporting): A screening of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad turned tragic when a 35-year-old woman died and her 9-year-old son was severely injured.

  • September 27, 2025, Karur: At least 36 people, including six children, died in a stampede during a TVK rally.

Past tragedies in India

India has witnessed several deadly stampedes over the years:

  • July 2, 2024, Hathras (Uttar Pradesh): 121 people, including women and children, died at a prayer meeting of self-styled godman Bhole Baba.

  • September 29, 2017, Mumbai: 23 people were killed and 36 injured on a crowded bridge connecting Elphinstone Road and Parel stations.

  • July 14, 2015, Andhra Pradesh: During the ‘Pushkaram’ festival in Rajahmundry, at least 27 people died at a bathing site on the Godavari River.

  • October 13, 2013, Madhya Pradesh: Around 115 people were killed and more than 100 injured during Navratri festivities near Ratangarh temple in Datia district.