A senior police official confirmed the unfortunate toll, citing that while an estimated 200,000 fans showed up for the victory parade, organizers had only anticipated about half that number. The RCB team arrived in style via a special flight and was expected to travel through a planned procession before the chaos ensued. Witnesses reported the atmosphere was filled with excitement as fans donned RCB jerseys and chanted the team's name, creating a festival-like ambiance. However, as the gates failed to open and panic ensued, tragedy struck, leading to the unfortunate loss of life.

Metro stations in the vicinity were subsequently shut down due to overcrowding as people attempted to flee the scene. The local authorities responded swiftly to manage the growing crowd, but the emotional toll of the incident revealed a dark shadow over what was meant to be a jubilant celebration for the RCB fans.