Centre approves suspension of three IPS officers in Bengaluru stampede case
The central government has approved the suspension of three IPS officers, namely Dayananda, Vikas Kumar and Shekhar, in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case that claimed the lives of 11 people and left many others injured.The approval comes after the Karnataka government initiated disciplinary action against the officers citing dereliction of duty in handling crowd control during the victory celebrations of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.advertisementThe suspension report was earlier submitted by the Karnataka government to the Centre, which has now formally endorsed the action. The Centre has conveyed its approval to the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), thereby reinforcing the state's move.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the state government has been advised to issue a charge sheet against the officers within 30 days, further progressing the disciplinary process.- EndsMust Watch
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