The Karnataka government has held Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) responsible for the tragic Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru, which resulted in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries on June 4. The government cited poor coordination and unauthorized event promotion as the main causes of the incident. Despite police denying permission, RCB proceeded with a victory parade, failing to coordinate with authorities and organizing the event without formal clearance. The aggressive promotion of the celebration on social media, including a video by Virat Kohli, attracted a crowd of over 3 lakh people, overwhelming security arrangements. Confusion arose when organizers suddenly announced the need for passes for entry, leading to panic at the gates and the deadly stampede. The government also criticized event partners DNA Entertainment and KSCA for their failure to manage the crowd and ensure proper communication. In response, the state ordered judicial and magisterial inquiries, suspended police officials, transferred intelligence officers, and increased compensation for the victims’ families to ₹25 lakh each. A one-man judicial commission is currently investigating the lapses.
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