Who is Nikhil Sosale? The RCB marketing head who tried to 'flee' Bengaluru

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jun 06, 2025, 11:38 IST

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Bengaluru police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, RCB's marketing head, along with three executives from DNA Entertainment Networks, following a deadly stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 fatalities and 75 injuries during RCB's victory celebrations. Sosale was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport while allegedly attempting to flee to Mumbai.

Nikhil Sosale

NEW DELHI: Bengaluru police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, marketing head of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), along with three executives from DNA Entertainment Networks, in a late-night operation linked to the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. The tragedy during RCB’s victory celebrations claimed 11 lives and left 75 injured.Sosale, often seen on television alongside cricket players during matches, was intercepted at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) while attempting to fly to Mumbai.Who is Nikhil SosaleAccording to his LinkedIn profile, Nikhil Sosale is a marketing and revenue leader with over 15 years of experience in the sports and beverage industries. He has been associated with RCB since 2012 and currently serves as Head of Marketing and Revenue at Diageo India, RCB’s principal sponsor, a position he has held since September 2023.His professional journey includes several pivotal roles:

Senior Executive at UB Sports Marketing Business (2010 to June 2012)

Manager - Commercial & Operations (2012–2014)

Senior Manager - Commercial, Marketing, Operations (2014–2016)

Lead: Business & Commercial Operations (2016–2017)

Head of Business Partnerships (2017–2023)

Head of Marketing & Revenue (2023–Present)

The police operation comes amid ongoing investigations into the management and safety arrangements during the mass celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium that turned tragic. Investigations continue as authorities seek clarity on the causes and responsibility for the deadly stampede.

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