Celebrations turned chaotic late last night following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) 5-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans to clinch the IPL 2026 title. Pockets of unruly fans engaged in widespread hooliganism across Bengaluru, damaging streetlights, transit shelters, and shop banners as crowds overran police barricades. Authorities have already detained dozens of individuals using local security feeds to restore civic order.
The disturbing scenes drew immediate parallels to the aftermath of RCB’s maiden title triumph in June 2025. Mirroring last year’s post-match unrest, which saw similar street clashes and property damage, yesterday’s chaos highlights a persistent challenge for law enforcement. Despite heightened security deployments, the recurring vandalism has reignited intense debates regarding public safety during major sporting celebrations.
