RCB’s IPL Victory Sparks Vandalism in Kurnool: 18 Arrested, Police Take Strict Action
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- •people were arrested in Kurnool for vandalism following RCB’s IPL final victory celebrations on Sunday night (June 1, 2025).
- •Police registered cases for damaging government and private property, including smashing bus windows near Raj Vihar Centre.
- •Investigators used CCTV footage, viral social media videos, and technical evidence to identify and arrest the accused within 24 hours.
- •Police warned against reckless behavior and urged peaceful celebrations, emphasizing strict action against property damage.
Kurnool witnessed chaotic scenes on Sunday night as celebrations marking Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory turned violent, prompting the local police to launch swift action. In the immediate aftermath, authorities registered cases and began identifying those responsible, leading to the arrest of 18 individuals by Monday night.
According to official statements, large crowds of young people took to the streets of Kurnool to celebrate RCB’s win over Gujarat Titans. The jubilation, however, escalated into disorder when some individuals engaged in vandalism, damaging public and private property. Police reported that government installations were defaced, and the windshields of at least one private travel bus were shattered. The incidents occurred along the city’s main roads, where revelers removed police barricades and drove recklessly, disrupting normal traffic and inconveniencing pedestrians.
