Explained: Why is #ArrestKohli Trending on X? Why Are Fans Calling for Virat Kohli’s Arrest?
orangeevaVirat Kohli played a key role in helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) win the IPL 2025 title. However, following the conclusion of the tournament, he has faced significant criticism. This backlash comes in the wake of a tragic stampede incident in Bengaluru.
After clinching the IPL trophy, RCB organized a grand celebration in their home city. The team flew from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru and arranged a victory parade, which was to be followed by a celebration at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium—their home ground.
Unfortunately, the celebrations took a devastating turn. As hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium, chaos broke out, leading to a stampede. The incident resulted in the loss of 11 lives and left more than 20 others injured.
What shocked many was that, despite the tragedy, the celebrations inside the stadium continued as planned. This decision drew widespread criticism toward the franchise and its players, including Virat Kohli.
Why is #ArrestKohli trending on X?
The hashtag #ArrestKohli is trending on X (formerly Twitter) as outrage grows over a recent stampede incident. While the franchise has already been heavily criticized, the Karnataka government has also ordered the arrest of the event manager and the franchise’s vice president. However, what has drawn even more attention is Virat Kohli’s involvement in the controversy.
Fans have turned against the star batter after he reportedly flew back to London just a day after the stampede incident, without offering any public statement or compensation to the affected fans who had gathered to see him. Some users on X have even gone as far as blaming Kohli directly for the tragic events. It’s worth noting that Kohli resides in London with his family.
*He wept tears of joy for a franchise trophy…
But where were those tears when a devoted fan took his last breath? 😔Virat Kohli, you’ve lost the respect.
One choice, one flight to London… and it cost loyal fans their lives. 💔[#arrestkohli](https://twitter.com/hashtag/arrestkohli?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/lqefFg7E6A*](https://t.co/lqefFg7E6A)
— Lucifer (@Wiseyetpure) June 5, 2025
*Never Forget, Never Forgive💔
SHAME ON RCB[#ArrestKohli](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArrestKohli?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/2VjNElKUH4*](https://t.co/2VjNElKUH4)
— Honest Kohli Fan™💚❤️ (@KingEra_18) June 5, 2025
Virat Kohli played a key role in RCB’s triumph in IPL 2025. He was the team’s highest run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 657 runs at an average of 54.82, including eight half-centuries. The Rajat Patidar-led side defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final to clinch the title.
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