The Karnataka cabinet has accepted the inquiry report prepared by Justice John Michael D'Cunha regarding the tragic stampede that occurred near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4th. This incident resulted in the loss of 11 lives and left several others seriously injured.
Bengaluru Stampede: The Karnataka government has announced significant action regarding the tragic stampede that occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4th. The incident resulted in the death of 11 people and injuries to dozens. The state cabinet has now decided to initiate legal action against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and other private organizations involved in the event.
State Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, H. K. Patil, informed the media that the government has accepted the report of Justice John Michael D'Cunha on this incident. This report was prepared after a judicial inquiry into the incident, which clearly held negligence in the organization and serious security lapses responsible.
What did the Minister say?
H. K. Patil said, "The cabinet has accepted Justice D'Cunha's report and has decided to take legal action based on it. This will include action against private organizations such as the RCB franchise, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks." He also clarified that departmental inquiries would be initiated against the officials involved in the incident. The report lists the names of all individuals and organizations deemed responsible for the stampede and negligence.
How did the incident happen?
The incident occurred on June 4th when a victory procession and celebration were organized at the Chinnaswamy Stadium by RCB following their impressive performance in IPL 2025. The event was heavily promoted, but the security arrangements proved to be extremely weak. Thousands of people gathered outside the stadium without any clear guidance, leading to a sudden stampede. Due to the failure of the police and organizers, many people were crushed, resulting in the death of 11 people.
Government's action so far
Immediately after the incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered a judicial inquiry on June 5th. In addition, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda and Additional Police Commissioner (West) Vikas Kumar were suspended. Now, the process of taking concrete legal action is being initiated based on the judicial inquiry report.
- RCB Franchise – Direct involvement in the event and role in attracting the crowd.
- KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association) – Responsibility for granting permission for the event and security management.
- DNA Entertainment Networks – Agency responsible for organizing and marketing the event.
- Suspended Officials – Accused of negligence in duty.
The state government says it will bring all those guilty in this incident to justice. Minister Patil said, "We will not spare any guilty party. Strict action will be taken against everyone, whether they are government officials or private entities."
