The Karnataka government informed the High Court that ACP Vikash Kumar, suspended after the Chinnaswamy stampede, has been reinstated. The Court disposed of the related petitions following his return to duty.
Karnataka has introduced the Crowd Control Bill to regulate large gatherings following a deadly stampede during an IPL celebration. The Bill mandates police permissions, imposes penalties, and holds event organisers accountable for safety. It aims to prevent crowd mismanagement, ensuring accountability and compensation for victims, while excluding religious gatherings from its scope.
A Bengaluru court has placed four officials from RCB and an event firm in 14-day custody related to a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which killed 11 people and injured 56. The incident occurred during a celebration for RCB’s IPL victory, prompting investigations into safety measures for large events.