Bengaluru Police Officials Suspended Over Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Tragedy

The Karnataka government has taken decisive action following the deadly stampede in Bengaluru, suspending several senior police officials, including the city's Police Commissioner. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, speaking at a press conference on Thursday, announced the formation of a one-man commission to investigate the lapses that led to the tragedy, which claimed 11 lives.

The suspended officers include the Police Inspector, Station House Master, Station House Officer of Cubbon Park Police Station, ACP, Central Division DCP, Cricket Stadium in-charge, Additional Commissioner of Police, and the Police Commissioner himself, all relieved of their duties immediately.

Justice Michael D'Cunha, a retired High Court judge, will head the inquiry panel. The Chief Minister also stated that arrests will be made, including those of the RCB event manager, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) representatives, and others involved.

The stampede occurred outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL victory, leaving 11 dead and over 30 injured. Earlier, Siddaramaiah attributed the disaster to severe overcrowding, estimating that 3 to 4 lakh people unexpectedly gathered outside the stadium to celebrate the historic win.