The Karnataka government revealed in a report that the stampede at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade on June 4, which killed 11 people and injured over 50, was caused by RCB’s failure to obtain permission from the city police. RCB only informed the police about the parade on June 3 without formally applying for permission. Despite lacking necessary details such as crowd estimates and emergency preparedness, RCB announced the event publicly, drawing over 3 lakh people. Confusion over entry led to panic as gates were not opened on time, causing crowds to break open gates. Multiple gate stampedes were reported, but police were able to regain control in most instances. Authorities considered calling off the event but feared worsening consequences. The government attributed the stampede to poor planning, lack of coordination, and failure to follow due process by RCB and associated organisers. This incident highlights the importance of proper event planning and coordination to ensure public safety.
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