Retired Justice Cunha submits inquiry report on the June 4 stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The report highlights major lapses in crowd control and event planning.
The Karnataka High Court received sealed documents regarding the M Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that killed 11 people. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty assured the court an English translation would be ready in two days. This submission marks an important step in the legal proceedings surrounding the incident, highlighting its seriousness.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a new caste census to ensure fair representation for all communities, following a meeting with Congress leaders. The previous census faced criticism for excluding several groups. The Congress leadership acknowledged these concerns and aims to conduct the re-enumeration process within 60-80 days.
Nikhil Sosale, RCB’s marketing head, was arrested on June 6 by the CCB, allegedly at the orders of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in connection with a stampede that killed 11 near M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sosale’s lawyer challenged the arrest, claiming it lacked proper justification and raised concerns about due process and political motives.
The Karnataka High Court has granted the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) protection from arrest related to the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 and injured 56. The court will further hear the petition of RCB’s Nikhil Sosale, who was arrested, alleging his detention was unlawful and politically motivated.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suspended senior police officials and confirmed arrests of RCB, KSCA, and event managers following a stampede at an IPL celebration that killed 11. A one-man judicial panel led by Justice D’Cunha will investigate the incident, focusing on accountability and safety measures, reporting in 30 days.