Key Points

A tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration claimed 11 lives and injured over 30 people at M Chinnaswamy stadium. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar chose to remain silent on the incident, deferring to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's detailed explanation. The state government has taken swift action by forming a one-member commission under Justice Michael D'Cunha and suspending several senior police officials. An FIR has been filed against event organizers, highlighting the serious approach to understanding and preventing such tragic incidents.

Key Points: DK Shivakumar Silent on Bengaluru IPL Stampede Tragedy

  • 11 people died during RCB IPL victory celebration
  • One-member commission formed to investigate incident
  • Police officials suspended immediately
  • Criminal FIR filed against event organizers
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No comments, let law take its own course..: DK Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede

Karnataka Deputy CM refrains from commenting on deadly Bengaluru stampede, supports CM Siddaramaiah's investigation

"Let the law take its own course - DK Shivakumar"

Bengaluru, June 6

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday refrained from offering further remarks on the Bengaluru stampede incident and said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had already shared all necessary details.

He also said that the law will take its own course.

"I don't want to comment on anything. We have discussed in detail. The Chief Minister has explained everything. Whatever information is there, the CM has already conveyed. Let the law take its own course," DK Shivakumar told reporters on Thursday.

Earlier, DK Shivakumar hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (secular) for "playing politics with dead bodies.

Addressing the reporters, Shivakumar broke down while expressing his grief, and reaffirmed his support to the families who have been hurt by the loss of their loved ones.

Eleven people died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a huge crowd of nearly 3 lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for winning the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The Deputy CM said that the state government was shocked and reiterated that it was an unexpected event.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that a one-member commission has been formed to probe the incident.CM Siddaramaiah also announced that the state government has decided to suspend top police department officials, including the Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police.

Speaking to the media, the Karnataka CM stated, "Under the chairmanship of Justice Michael D'Cunha, a retired judge of the High Court, we have appointed a one-man commission to investigate the incident."

He emphasised the government's commitment to ensuring accountability.

The Chief Minister said that action will be taken against those responsible for the mismanagement of the event. "On RCB, the event manager DNA Entertainment, and KSCA, who represented them, we have decided to arrest them," Siddaramaiah said.

Taking strong action, the government has suspended several senior police officials immediately.

Detailing about the same, the CM said, "Cubbon Park Police Station Police Inspector, Station House Master, Station House Officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, Cricket Stadium in-charge, Additional Commissioner of Police, Commisioner of Police have been suspended with immediate effect."

Referring to the deep sorrow caused by the incident, he said, "When I was speaking about the tragedy yesterday, 11 died and 47 were injured -- all were in pain, and we still are. It was important to express our condolences and console the families."The CM added that the state cabinet discussed the matter seriously during its scheduled meeting and made firm decisions to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The Karnataka Police filed an FIR against the Karnataka Cricket Board Administrative Committee, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), among others, in the Bengaluru stampede incident that claimed the lives of 11 people.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Bengaluru, Shekar H Tekkannanavar, an FIR has been filed against RCB, DNA (event manager), Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Administrative Committee and others at Cubbon Park Police Station.

The FIR stated criminal negligence in the stampede incident. Sections 105, 125 (1)(2), 132, 121/1, 190 R/w 3 (5) have been invoked in the FIR.

The Karnataka High Court notified the state government over the stampede incident.

The HC took suo motu cognisance of the incident and asked for a further status report.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is heartbreaking 💔 Why can't we learn from past incidents? After the Sabarimala tragedy, Kumbh Mela incidents, now this. Event management needs stricter regulations. Suspending officials is not enough - need permanent solutions.
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Rahul M.
While the government action seems prompt, why wait for tragedies to happen? Bengaluru's infrastructure is bursting at seams. 3 lakh people for cricket celebration? Authorities should have anticipated crowd size. Basic crowd control measures failed miserably.
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Anjali S.
My heart goes out to the families. No amount of compensation can bring back loved ones. But good to see swift action - suspending top cops and forming judicial commission. Hope justice is served and this becomes a lesson for future events.
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Vikram J.
Politicians should indeed stop playing blame games during tragedies. Focus should be on victims and prevention. But I wonder - will the suspended officers be reinstated after media attention fades? Our system has short memory.
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Sneha P.
As a Bangalorean, I'm ashamed of how we manage crowds. From New Year's Eve at MG Road to this - same story every time. We call ourselves IT capital but can't handle basic public safety. Time for citizen awareness too - why push in crowds??
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Karthik R.
While RCB and event managers must be held accountable, let's not forget our collective responsibility. In India, we have zero crowd discipline. Everyone wants to be first - whether at temples, stations or cricket matches. Need behavioral change along with better management.

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