Watch: RCB title celebrations go wild as police forced to use lathis on jubilant supporters | Cricket News
Royal Challengers Bangalore finally ended their long wait for an IPL trophy by defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB defended their 190 total against Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab with grit, sealing a historic title win that sent fans across the country—especially in Bengaluru—into a frenzy.However, the joy was short-lived for some. In the heart of Bengaluru, particularly around SVP Chowk in Kalaburagi, what began as euphoric street celebrations quickly turned chaotic. Viral videos on social media show police using force—including lathi wielding officers taking action on fans as the celebrations raged on into the night.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!According to the visuals, hundreds had gathered spontaneously to celebrate the victory. With flags, drums, and chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” echoing through the streets, traffic came to a halt. The police quickly doused celebrations, and responded with threats of baton charges to control the swelling crowds.Many on social media condemned what they called “excessive force” against peaceful supporters. No major injuries were reported as police crunched down on celebrations.Who’s that IPL player?
However, lathi wielding police was not enough to cut off celebrations entirely. As seen in the visuals, fans were in high spirts and danced on into the night even as the police dispersed the crowd that had gathered in celebration.
RCB’s long-suffering fans had waited 18 seasons for this moment, and while the team delivered on the field, police chasing away fans in celebration did not sit well with many.
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The win marks the culmination of what was a thrilling IPL season, which had it all. In the end, it was Virat Kohli’s RCB that clinched glory. After the win, the RCB title parade and extended celebrations are to follow on Wednesday
