From Kolkata derby match to RCB's IPL win: After 45 years, India witnesses another sport related tragedy

Tragedies struck Indian sports in Kolkata 1980 and Bengaluru 2025, mirroring each other in loss of young lives amidst passionate sporting events. A Kolkata football derby in 1980 led to 16 deaths due to fan clashes, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration in 2025 resulted in 11 fatalities, highlighting the dangers of uncontrolled enthusiasm and inadequate safety measures.