The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has blamed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a fatal stampede outside the Chinnaswamy cricket stadium on June 4. The tribunal stated that RCB did not obtain proper permission from the police before announcing the team’s victory parade, leading to a gathering of three to five lakh people. The stampede resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals and drew criticism over crowd management. The tribunal quashed the Karnataka government’s suspension order against senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who faced action in the aftermath of the incident. The tribunal noted that the police did not have sufficient time to make proper arrangements for the celebrations due to the sudden announcement by RCB. It emphasized that police personnel are not magical beings and cannot fulfill wishes instantly. The tribunal’s decision highlights the importance of obtaining proper consent and planning for public events to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.
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