After three months of silence following the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, Royal Challengers Bengaluru sent out a strong message for it's fans. Following the stampede incident, the franchise had gone completely quiet on social media. However, their response has drawn criticism from some fans, as the lengthy message failed to acknowledge or address the team's own role in the confusion and chaos that led to the tragedy.
RCB 's first statement after stampede incident
Addresing the fans who are like the 12th man for the team , the franchise wrote," Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you. It’s been close to three months since we last posted here.The Silence wasn’t Absence. It was Grief."
"This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you enjoyed the most.. But June 4th changed everything.That day broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space."
The statement further said,"In that silence, we’ve been grieving. Listening. Learning. And slowly, we’ve begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in."
"That’s how RCB Cares came to life. It grew out of a need to honour, to heal, and to stand beside our fans. A platform for meaningful action shaped by our community & fans."
"We return to this space today, not with celebration but with care. To share. To stand with you. To walk forward, together. To continue being the pride of Karnataka.RCB Cares. And we always will."
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