The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday ruled that IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is prima facie responsible for the events of June 4, when a stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives. In a significant development, the Tribunal quashed the suspension of Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was serving as Additional Commissioner … Read more
Eleven people died while 33, including a six-year-old girl, were injured as fans gathered outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 title win, on Wednesday. As reported by The Hindu, the incident happened at the gates of the stadium where the RCB team was to be felicitated for its maiden … Read more
Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials resigned in the aftermath of the stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives. A. Shankar and E.S. Jairam, the KSCA Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, respectively, tendered their resignation on Saturday. “This is to inform that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that … Read more
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had sought permission for RCB’s IPL trophy celebrations at Vidhan Soudha, a letter sent by it to the state government has revealed, reaffirming KSCA’s assertion that it facilitated approvals for the franchise, which is under fire following 11 deaths in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. After an FIR … Read more
The Cubbon Park Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Pvt Ltd, an event management company, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), charging them for culpable homicide among other serious indictments. Based on the complaint filed by Girish A. K., Police Inspector of Cubbon Park Station, … Read more