In an exciting showdown in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, RCB lifted their maiden title in the world’s biggest T20 league by defeating PBKS by six runs and ending an 18-year wait for the team and its star player, Virat Kohli.

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Crowd management concerns

In view of massive celebrations in Bengaluru on the team’s win, police, anticipating heavy traffic snarls, have ruled out the possibility of hosting an open-bus parade.

RCB, after its win, had announced a victory parade to be held at 3.30 pm on Wednesday. It was expected to start from Vidhana Soudha and culminate at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

According to Hindustan Timesofficials have cited crowd management concerns and limited parking space for the cancellation of the parade.

Police issue advisory

A felicitation ceremony will instead be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the city from 5 to 6 pm. Police, anticipating traffic congestion, have issued an advisory to the public to avoid roads around the Vidhana Soudha and the stadium from 3 pm to 8 pm.

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Reports say only those with valid passes will be allowed entry to the stadium.

The public has also been advised to use the metro and public transport for a smoother commute.