THE IPL 2025 opener Calcutta riders (KKR) and Royal Ballers Bengaluru (RCB) At Eden Gardens he saw an unusual and emotional moment when an 18 -year -old fan, Rhituparno Pakhira, violated security to meet his idol, Virat kohli. The incident, which briefly interrupted the race, has caused talks on the dedication of fans and security measures at sporting events.
The bold movement of the fan to meet Virat Kohli
On March 22, during the 13th over the RCB entries, Pakhira escalated the fence near the Gardens Eden block and ran on the pitch. This happened shortly after Kohli scored half a century, anchoring his RCB hunting against KKR. The fan managed to avoid security personnel and arrived at Kohli, hugged him and falls on his feet with admiration. The match stopped for a few minutes as security accompanied him from the stadium.
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What did Kohli say to the Invader of Step?
In a moving gesture, Kohli took Pakhira, asked for his name and advised him to “run quickly” before security intervened. Kohli also asked the guards to gently handle the situation, ensuring that there was no damage to the young fan. This synthetic answer presented Kohli’s understanding of the dedication of his followers.
“As I touched his legs, Virat Kohli sir asked my name and said,” Jaldi Se Bhaag Jaa (runs away quickly). He even asked for security not to hit me “ said the fan as reported by Times of India.
Legal consequences for violating security protocols
Specifically, Pakhira was arrested by the Calcutta police and transferred to the Maidan police station. He was charged with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Departments 132 (attack or use of a criminal force against a civil servant), 329 (3) (criminal offense) and 125 (reckless actions that endanger personal security). In addition, it has been banned from entering Eden Gardens for the rest of the IPL season.
