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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer's suspension order quashed by tribunal
The Bengaluru bench of the tribunal comprising Justice B K Shrivastava and administrative member Santhosh Mehra, had reserved its verdict on June 24 Press Trust of India Bengaluru The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has quashed the Karnataka government's suspension order against senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who faced the action in the wake of a fatal stampede here last month. The tragic incident on June 4 in front of M Chinnaswamy stadium claimed the lives of 11 people, drawing sharp criticism over the planning and crowd management. Vikash had challenged the government's June 5 suspension order before the tribunal, which also included the names of then Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and DCP Shekar H Tekkannavar. On Tuesday, it set aside Vikash's suspension. Vikash's counsel, senior advocate Dhyan Chinappa, said, The tribunal has allowed the petition and annulled the suspension, affirming that he is entitled to all benefits as per service rules. The CAT also noted that its findings could be extended to the cases of Dayananda and Tekkannavar, opening the door for their potential reinstatement. Following the incident, the CM announced the suspension of Commissioner of Police of Bengaluru city Dayananda, Additional Commissioner of Police Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was in charge of the stadium, Deputy Commissioner of Police of central division Shekhar H Tekkannavar, Assistant Commissioner of Police C Balakrishna, and Circle Police Inspector of the Cubbon Park Police station A K Girish. The government had suspended the three IPS officers under the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969; while action against the ACP and PI was pursued under the Karnataka State Police (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules, 1965. According to the suspension order, the CEO of RCB had intimated Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City on June 3 about holding the victory parade and celebrations on June 4. However, the office of Police Commissioner failed to give a written reply to the organisers, rejecting the permission on the grounds of lack of time to prepare for such a huge event. It said the RCB and Cricket Association tweeted about the celebrations and invited the fans to Chinnaswamy stadium without going through the usual practice of issuing tickets or passes. Despite being aware of the developments and expectation of a huge turnout of cricket fans by the police, steps were not taken to either have the event organized systematically at the stadium or give adequate information to the public to take necessary precautions for their safety or provide additional Police force for appropriate crowd management. Further, the situation was not discussed with the higher-ups for necessary guidance and advice on the matter. As a result, the situation went out of control and brought a lot of misery, loss of precious life and embarrassment to the Government, it added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Bengaluru stampede: Suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash revoked; tribunal urges review of action against others officers
NEW DELHI: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has quashed the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar, who was earlier held responsible in connection with the Bengaluru stampede incident which claimed 11 lives. Vikash Kumar Vikash had moved the tribunal challenging the Karnataka government's order suspending him for dereliction of duty. Vikash is one of the five officers suspended. The suspension order, citing Rule 3(1)(a) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, alleged that Vikash, along with other officers, failed to take adequate crowd-control and safety measures despite prior knowledge of the celebrations. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru However, it didn't specify the exact role, negligence or wilful misconduct attributable to him. The order highlighted the fact there wasn't enough time to prepare for such a huge event, but was silent on how the tragedy could be attributed to Vikash and the other officers. The applicant stated in his application that he has been made a scapegoat. Tribunal also urged the government to 'reconsider the suspension orders of other officials' linked to the case. The Bengaluru stampede, which took place on June 4 outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a massive crowd had gathered to celebrate RCB's IPL victory, leaving 11 dead and over 50 injured. (With agency inputs) Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- India Gazette
Odisha Govt suspends Dharamgarh Sub-Collector caught taking Rs 10 lakh bribe
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 10 (ANI): The Odisha government has suspended Dhiman Chakma, the Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district. Chakma was caught red-handed on Monday while allegedly accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe from a local businessman. 'Governor of Odisha in exercise of powers conferred under sub-rule 3 of rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969 hereby places the said Shri Dhiman Chakma, IAS (RR-2021) under suspension with immediate effect,' said the order issued by the General Administration Department of the State government. 'It is further ordered that during the period of suspension, the headquarters of Shri Chakma, IAS is fixed at the GA&PG Department, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, and he shall not leave the said headquarters without prior permission of the undersigned,' the order added. On Monday, Odisha Vigilance Department said that during further searches at Chakma's residence, an additional Rs 47 lakh in cash was recovered, and Investigations are ongoing. Chakma, the 2021-batch IAS officer, had allegedly demanded a total of Rs 20 lakh as a bribe, threatening to take action against the businessman's enterprise if the payment was not made, the Odisha Vigilance said in a release. Chakma called the complainant to his official residence in Dharamgarh, where he accepted Rs. 10 lakh as the first instalment, it said. The IAS officer was caught 'red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a local businessman,' the department said in the release. The accused Sub Collector called the complainant to his official government residence at Dharamgarh, received the bribe amount, verified the 26 number of 100-note bundles of different denominations with both his hands, and kept the same inside his residence office table drawer. Both hand wash and table drawer wash gave a positive chemical reaction, the release said. A case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). More details are awaited as the probe continues. (ANI)
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Arrested IAS officer suspended for graft
1 2 Bhubaneswar: IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, who was arrested by vigilance sleuths for allegedly accepting Rs 10 lakh bribe from a businessman in Kalahandi on Sunday, was placed under suspension on Tuesday. "The chief minister has ordered immediate suspension of Dhiman Chakma, sub-collector, Dharamgarh," a statement from the CMO said. "Governor of Odisha in exercise of powers conferred under sub-rule 3 of rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places Dhiman Chakma under suspension with immediate effect," read an order issued by the state general administration department. Anti-corruption officials recovered Rs 10 lakh in bribe money during the trap operation at Chakma's residence in Dharamgarh. A subsequent house search yielded an additional Rs 47 lakh in unaccounted cash.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Morning news wrap: Wife allegedly murdered husband with lover's help in Meghalaya; woman burned by family in honor killing over live-in partner & more
Meghalaya honeymoon case,left, and Saraswati Maliyan killed in honor killing In key developments, a Meghalaya honeymoon turned tragic as Sonam Raghuvanshi was accused of plotting her husband's murder with her lover and others. In Muzaffarnagar, a woman was killed by her father and brother over a live-in relationship. Suspended IPS officer Vikash Kumar challenged his suspension over the Bengaluru stampede. Russia's drone strikes on Kyiv and Odesa killed one and injured four. In the US, Trump's plan to deploy Marines to LA drew criticism from California's governor. Father, brother arrested for killing woman over live-in relationship; strangled and set on fire in hometown Days after a charred body was found in a Muzaffarnagar forest, police arrested Rajveer Singh and Sumit Singh , father and brother of 23-year-old Saraswati Maliyan, who confessed to killing her over her relationship with Amit, a man from their village. Saraswati, who worked for an e-commerce firm in Gurgaon, had left a forced marriage and was in a live-in relationship with Amit, which her family opposed. Police say she was strangled and her body set on fire during a visit home. Read full story IPS officer Vikash moves tribunal over suspension in Bengaluru stampede case, accused of crowd control failure Suspended IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash on Monday approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), challenging the government's decision to suspend him for alleged dereliction of duty during the June 4 stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Undo He is one of five officers suspended in connection with the incident. The suspension, issued under Rule 3(1)(a) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, accuses Vikash and the others of failing to implement adequate crowd-control and safety measures despite having prior knowledge of the public celebrations. Read full story One killed, four injured as Russia strikes Kyiv and Odesa in fresh drone attack Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine early Tuesday, targeting Kyiv and striking a maternity facility in the southern port city of Odesa, regional authorities reported. A 59-year-old man was killed and four others injured, according to Odesa Governor Oleg Kiper. The overnight assault followed Monday's massive drone barrage, the largest so far, as Moscow intensifies its strikes, claiming they are in retaliation for recent Ukrainian incursions into Russian territory. Read full story Trump to deploy 700 marines to back National Guard in riot-hit LA, governer calls it 'sovereignty breach' The Trump administration is planning to deploy around 700 Marines to support National Guard troops already on the ground as protests intensified in California late Monday. California governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move, calling the federal mobilisation a 'serious breach of state sovereignty.' The protests began after Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out dozens of arrests, claiming to target gang and cartel members in LA. Read full story
