Jun 05, 2025 09:23 PM IST

CM #Siddaramaiah additionally introduced a one-man fee to probe into what triggered the lethal stampede that killed 11 individuals.

The #Karnataka authorities on Thursday took robust motion in opposition to the cops allegedly liable for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending a number of high-ranking officers, together with town’s police commissioner. Addressing a press convention, CM #Siddaramaiah additionally introduced a one-man fee to probe into lapses that triggered the lethal stampede.

CM #Siddaramaiah introduced the choice in a press convention right this moment.

“Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been suspended with immediate effect,” the CM stated.

The chief minister introduced that the probe panel will likely be led by Justice Michael D’Cunha, a retired excessive courtroom choose.

“Under the chairmanship of Justice Michael D’Cunha, a retired judge of the high court, we have appointed a one-man commission… Those who represented RCB, event manager DNA, KSCA – we have decided to arrest them,” he added.

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Bengaluru stampede tragedy

Eleven individuals died within the stampede that broke out outdoors Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium through the celebrations for RCB’s IPL victory. Over 30 individuals had been injured within the incident.

Hours after the incident on Wednesday, the chief minister blamed overcrowding for the stampede, saying 3-4 lakh individuals unexpectedly turned up outdoors the stadium to have a good time RCB’s victory in India’s flagship sports activities occasion.

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The #Karnataka excessive courtroom right this moment took suo motu cognisance of the tragedy. Advocate common #Shashi Kiran Shetty, showing for the state, informed the courtroom that 2.5 lakh individuals turned up as a result of it was printed that the entry was free.

A primary info report (FIR) was filed in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in reference to the stampede.

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Besides the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the event-managing firm DNA Entertainment Private Limited and the executive committee of the #Karnataka State #Cricket Association had been additionally named within the FIR filed by the Cubbon Park police.

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