Tragedy at RCB :
A Lack of Planning Causes Catastrophe
Serious planning errors and last-minute modifications by officials were made clear by the turmoil. The public and the victims’ families have voiced deep sadness and rage at the local government and administration. :Tragedy at RCB
What Happened in the 30 Hours After the Stampede?
The Incident: On Wednesday at approximately 4 PM, a stampede started at the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium entrance. There were eleven fatalities and fifty-six injuries. The RCB celebration was cancelled right away. Tragedy at RCB On Instagram, cricket player Virat Kohli posted a comment that read, “I’m at a loss for words.” Heartbroken beyond belief
Government Reaction: To speak with the injured and their relatives, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah travelled to Boring and Lady Curzon Hospital alongside senior authorities. B.Y. Vijayendra and other BJP officials paid the victims a visit as well.
That evening, Siddaramaiah promised complete medical assistance to the injured and declared ₹10 lakh in compensation for each deceased person’s family. Bengaluru Urban District Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadeesh was assigned by the government to carry out a magisterial investigation and provide a report within 15 days. Additionally, the Chief Minister had a private meeting with representatives of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Administrative and Legal Measures
By Thursday morning: Following post-mortem tests, the victims’ bodies were given to their relatives. D.K. Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister, paid the families a personal visit.
Tragedy at RCB :After inspecting the stadium, Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesh said that KSCA, Bengaluru Police, and other accountable parties would receive notifications. G. Parameshwara, the home minister, also went to the location and spoke with high-ranking officials.
Despite registering 11 reports of unnatural deaths, the police initially refrained from filing a First Information Report (FIR). To guarantee safety at sizable public gatherings, officials subsequently affirmed that a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be developed.Tragedy at RCB
The Karnataka High Court, meanwhile, put the issue under suo motu cognisance. In order to ascertain the reason behind the stampede, whether it might have been avoided, and how such incidents can be avoided in the future, a division bench—which included the Acting Chief Justice—demanded a status report. Additionally, the court mandated that the matter be filed as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
Police Action, Restitution, and RCB’s Statement
In a statement, RCB expressed sorrow and provided financial assistance: “The RCB family is extremely saddened by yesterday’s regrettable incident in Bengaluru. As a mark of respect and solidarity, RCB is offering ₹10 lakh in financial assistance to each of the 11 bereaved families. To help people hurt in the disaster, a special fund called “RCB Cares” is also being established. We stand together in mourning, and our fans are at the centre of everything we do.
Section 105 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder) is one of the sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) under which Bengaluru Police ultimately filed a formal complaint. Section 115(2) (Inflicting harm voluntarily) 118(1) and 118(2) (Injury caused by dangerous weapons) Section 190: Illicit Convocation Section 132: Attack on a Public Official. Acts putting life or personal safety in jeopardy are covered by Sections 125(A) and 125(B). Tragedy at RCB The celebration lacked proper police permission, according to the FIR.
Suspension and Arrests
A judicial investigation headed by Justice Michael D’Cunha was launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a Cabinet meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar and other ministers. Police Commissioner B. Dayananda and other officers, such as Vikas Kumar, were also suspended by him. Vikas, the West’s Additional Police Commissioner Inspector Girish A.K.; Shekhar H. Tekkanavar (DCP – Central); and C. Balakrishna (ACP – Cubbon Park Sub-Division).
Seemant Kumar Singh, an IPS officer, was named the new Bengaluru Police Commissioner late Thursday evening. On Friday morning at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Police apprehended Sunil Mathew from DNA Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Nikhil Sosale (RCB management). Due to their involvement in the case, two additional people were also placed under arrest.Tragedy at RCB