Late on Thursday night, Bengaluru City Police arrested a high-ranking official from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and three individuals from DNA Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. DNA Entertainment was responsible for organizing the RCB’s victory parade in the city, which unfortunately resulted in a stampede causing 11 deaths.
The arrests came shortly after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the suspension of city police commissioner B. Dayananda and instructed the police to apprehend RCB and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials in connection with the stampede.
Nikhil Sosale, the head of marketing and revenue at RCB’s parent company, Diageo India Pvt. Ltd., was reportedly taken into custody at Kempegowda International Airport while attempting to fly to Mumbai. The four arrested individuals are currently being interrogated at Cubbon Park Police Station.
A suo motu FIR was filed by Cubbon Park Police against RCB franchise, KSCA officials, and DNA Entertainment, charging them with culpable homicide, illegal assembly, and other serious offenses related to the tragic incident.
Overall, the arrests and legal actions taken by authorities highlight the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability in ensuring public safety during large-scale events.
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