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Committee Formed To Examine IPL Match At Chinnaswamy Stadium: Karnataka Home Minister

So, Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara announced a new committee has been formed to look into holding a cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. This committee, led by the GBA Commissioner, will inspect the stadium and review safety measures, especially after that tragic stampede in June. They're specifically considering a request to host a Vijay Hazare match without any public spectators. The government will then decide based on the committee's report, which is

Key Points: Committee To Review Safety For IPL Match At Chinnaswamy Stadium, Says Karnataka HM

  • Karnataka Home Minister announces safety committee for Chinnaswamy Stadium
  • Committee to inspect stadium and report by evening
  • Move follows KSCA request to host a Vijay Hazare match
  • Decision on IPL matches hinges on safety review
  • Inspection aims to ensure safety of spectators and athletes
  • Context of June stampede that claimed 11 lives
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Committee formed under leadership of GBA Commissioner, Bengaluru related to holding matches in KSCA: G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announces a committee led by the GBA Commissioner to inspect Chinnaswamy Stadium's safety for hosting IPL matches, following a stampede earlier this year.

"The committee, comprising the Bangalore City Police Commissioner, the Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services Department, and the Health Department, will visit Chinnaswamy Stadium at 3 pm, conduct an inspection, and submit a report to the government. - G Parameshwara / Karnataka Home Minister"

Bengaluru (Karnataka), December 22

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that a committee has been formed to examine the issue of holding an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

He held a meeting with the office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and senior police officers in the sub-committee room at Vidhana Soudha today to discuss hosting a cricket tournament at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The KSCA has requested permission to hold the Vijay Hazare cricket match on December 24. The public will not be allowed to watch. The KSCA has asked that only the match be held.

In this context, a committee has been formed under the leadership of the GBA Commissioner to ensure the safety of spectators and athletes.

The committee, comprising the Bangalore City Police Commissioner, the Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services Department, and the Health Department, will visit Chinnaswamy Stadium at 3 pm, conduct an inspection, and submit a report to the government.

He said the government will make its next decision based on the committee's report.

The Bangalore City Police Commissioner had already written a letter stating that it is necessary to follow the 17-point recommendations. The committee will review the completed work and inform the government by 5 pm today. A new KSCA committee was formed a few days ago.

"KSCA has said that it will complete everything," he added.

KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department Tushar Girinath, State Director General of Police Dr MA Salim, Secretary of the Home Department KV Sarath Chandra, Bangalore City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, ADGP R Hitendra and KSCA office bearers were present in the meeting.

Chinnaswamy Stadium hasn't hosted marquee matches since a stampede outside the ground that claimed 11 lives during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebration on June 4. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also prefer to host the Duleep Trophy and 'A' series between India and South Africa at the Centre of Excellence.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium was scheduled to host five ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 games, including the final. However, the games had to be moved out after KSCA operated without a treasurer and a secretary, who had resigned on moral grounds following the stampede.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Finally some action! The Chinnaswamy is an iconic stadium and Bengaluru fans have been deprived of cricket. The committee has top officials, so I trust their report. Hope we can host the IPL matches next year 🤞
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Rahul R
A committee for a match with no public? Seems like overkill. The real test will be when crowds are allowed. KSCA needs to get its house in order first—how can they operate without a treasurer and secretary? Very unprofessional.
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Sarah B
As someone who was near the stadium during the stampede, I appreciate the caution. It was a horrible day. The 17-point recommendations must be followed to the letter. Safety protocols cannot be compromised.
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Aman W
This is a step in the right direction. Losing the Women's ODI World Cup final was a huge blow to the city's reputation. Hope this committee helps restore confidence so we can host big tournaments again. #BringCricketBackToBlr
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Karthik V
With all due respect to the committee, we've seen many such panels in the past. The proof will be in the implementation. Will the police actually enforce crowd control measures during a packed RCB match? That's the real question.

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