A stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations in Bengaluru claimed 11 lives, including a minor, and injured 50 others.
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In the wake of the stampede incident in Bengaluru on Wednesday during the RCB victory celebrations—which resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including a 14-year-old, and left 50 injured, the Karnataka Cabinet has taken several disciplinary and legal actions.
The government has suspended the Police Inspector of Cubbon Park Police Station, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of the area, the Central Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), the Additional Police Commissioner in charge of the stadium, and the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, with immediate effect.
Speaking to the media at a press conference after the emergency Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a one-member commission has been constituted under the leadership of retired High Court judge Justice Michael Cunha. Legal action has also been initiated against representatives of three entities—RCB, event organisers DNA, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). An FIR has been registered, and directions have been issued to arrest those responsible.
A Magisterial inquiry has been initiated, with the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban District appointed as the inquiry officer, and the report is expected within 15 days, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who posted the update on X. As per the order issued yesterday, the Cabinet discussed the matter after preliminary details of the tragedy emerged, and the investigation against the three organisations involved has been handed over to the CID.
Earlier today, the BJP criticised the state government and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra called the celebration “inhumane” and held the state government fully responsible for the tragedy. “The lack of anticipation for lakhs of people is an admission of failure on their part. The CM tried to escape accountability by saying the stampede only occurred at Chinnaswamy Stadium,” he said.
Meanwhile, RCB announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased on Thursday. The franchise also set up a fund called ‘RCB Cares’ to support fans injured in the incident. The Karnataka government had already announced ₹10 lakh compensation and committed to bearing the full medical expenses of those injured.
Published on June 5, 2025
