BENGALURU: Four have been arrested in connection with the stampede that left 11 people dead during the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) victory celebrations. Nikhil Sosale, a top marketing official of RCB and members of event management company DNA Entertainment Private Limited, Sunil Mathew, Kiran and Sumanth, have been arrested.

Nikhil was arrested at around 6.30 am today when he arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru to fly to Mumbai. Nikhil was handling all matters related to RCB's promotions and social media accounts. A case has been registered against them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including manslaughter, which is tantamount to murder.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) the other day. Four people have now been arrested in an investigation conducted by the central crime branch led by deputy commissioner of police Akshay. They are likely to be handed over to the crime investigation department today. Karnataka State Cricket Association Secretary Shankar and Treasurer Jayaram are absconding. The investigation is in progress to find them.

A large crowd had gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium to attend the felicitation ceremony for the RCB players who won the title in the IPL 2025 final on Wednesday. 11 people, including a six-year-old girl, were killed in the stampede by fans. More than 50 people were injured. About two lakh people gathered in front of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, which can accommodate 40,000 people.

There was a huge crowd in front of Gate No 3, where the RCB team was expected to enter the stadium, in the evening. Despite the realization that there was a huge loss of life, the team's reception continued inside the stadium. Ministers, including ministers, attended the event. The reception was organized by the Karnataka Cricket Association and the Karnataka government. It is reported that the event was held despite the security warning from the police.