NEW DELHI: IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who talked about RCB Cares couple of days back and broke their silence almost three months after the tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed 11 lives and left 75 injured, have now shared the details of the programme.

In an effort to support the families of the victims, RCB extended financial aid to the kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

In a heartfelt statement on X, the franchise wrote: "Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of us. No amount of support can ever fill the space they've left behind. But as a first step, and with the deepest respect, RCB has extended Rs 25 lakh each to their families. Not just as financial aid, but as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care.

This is also the beginning of RCB CARES: a long-term commitment for meaningful action that begins by honouring their memory. Every step forward will reflect what the fans feel, expect, and deserve."

The stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium occurred during RCB's grand homecoming celebrations, held to mark their maiden IPL title triumph after an 18-year wait.

The tragedy not only claimed numerous lives but also damaged the reputation of Bengaluru's iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. As a result, Mumbai will replace Bengaluru as one of the five venues for next month's Women's ODI World Cup, the ICC confirmed, citing "unforeseen circumstances."

In an emotional message to their fans, RCB addressed their silence, clarifying, 'The silence wasn't absence, it was grief.'