Bengaluru Stampede: Eleven people died and 56 people were injured in the stampede that broke out near the stadium as a special felicitation ceremony was organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association to honour the RCB players. A plethora of supporters gathered outside the venue to get a glimpse of the winning side, including Virat Kohli.
Bengaluru Stampede: From FIR Against RCB To CID Probe Order, Major Developments In Tragedy That Killed 11 Cricket Fans | Five Points
Bengaluru Stampede: A day after the deadly stampede in front of Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, which left 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans dead and 56 injured, the shocking tragedy witnessed bitter political slugfest as well as legal actions. The IPL franchise, RCB, which won the trophy for the first time in 18 years of Indian Premier League history, broke the silence and expressed their condolence.
Here Are The Five Major Developments In The Stampede Case
1. CID To Probe Bengaluru Stadium Stampede
The Karnataka government on Thursday informed the High Court that the investigation into the stampede has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A Special Investigation Team (SIT) within the CID will be formed to ensure a thorough and independent probe.
2. FIR Against RCB, Event management Firm, KSCA
An FIR was registered against RCB, Karnataka State Cricket Association, and others under various charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the stampede. Following a complaint by a police inspector, the case was also registered against the event management firm DNA entertainment private limited at Cubbon Park station.
In the FIR, RCB Franchise has been listed as accused 1, DNA entertainment private limited as accused 2 and Karnataka State Cricket Association Administrative Committee as accused 3. The case has been transferred to the criminal investigation department for inquiry. According to the police, the case was registered under sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 115 (Voluntarily causing hurt), 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by using dangerous weapons or means), 121 (Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 190 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duty) and 125(12) (acts endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
3. Action Against Bengaluru Police
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the 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.
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4. RCB Announce Rs 10 Lakh Financial Aid To Kin Of Deceased
The RCB announced a financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased, who lost their lives in the stampede. T "The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident," the RCB said in a statement.
5. BJP Demands CM Siddaramaiah's Resignation
The BJP demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar, alleging that the "mutual fight and rift" between the two led to the state "government-manufactured stampede". BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged that the "mutual fight and rift" between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar led to the state "government-manufactured stampede". He also slammed Rahul Gandhi and asked him to break his silence on the incident, and make the chief minister and the deputy chief minister step down.
(With Agencies Inputs)