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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI Ombudsman directs RCB, KSCA to file written replies to 'gross negligence' complaint
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ombudsman Justice (Retd) Arun Mishra has directed the Indian Premier League 2025 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to file their respective written replies on the complaint alleging gross negligence and violation of safety norms by the franchise during the victory celebration in Bengaluru last month which led to a stampede. On June 4, 11 people died, over 50 were injured during the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's victory celebrations as Police were short of means to control the increasing crowd. The directives from the ombudsman come after senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar, who was among four suspended by the state government, challenged the decision. The CAT quashed the government order, saying the cop should be reinstated. RCB and KSCA have four weeks to file their written replies to the complaint. 'Looking at the gravity of the incident, it is considered appropriate that the Karnataka Cricket Association, as well as the concerned franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, be asked to submit their written replies to the complaint. Let the Karnataka Cricket Association and the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise file their respective written replies to the complaint within four weeks, with a copy to the complainant as well,' Justice Mishra wrote in his directive. There have been recent speculations about the franchise looking for a sale, allegedly in an attempt to distance itself from facing the possible consequences. While considering this possibility, the Ombudsman in the directive stated that the status quo should be maintained in the meantime. 'Apprehension has been expressed that the franchise may be attempting to distance itself from accountability and possibly offload ownership to avoid potential consequences. In the meantime, the status quo is to be maintained,' it stated. The CAT order stated that neither the franchise nor its event management firm, S DNA Entertainment Network Private Limited, sought any permissions to conduct the title celebration parade at the stadium. CAT also pointed out that for the organisation of such events, an application has to be made a week before under the Licensing and Controlling of Assemblies and Public Procession (Bengaluru city) order, 2009. However, neither RCB nor DNA did so. The cops came under immense burden as the state government organised a 'felicitation' for players. The order said, 'Therefore, prima facie it appears that RCB is responsible for the gathering of about three to five lakh people.' 'RCB did not take the appropriate permission or consent from the Police. Suddenly, they posted on social media platforms and as a result of aforesaid information the public were gathered. Because of the shortage of time on 04.06.2025, the Police was unable to do the appropriate arrangements. Sufficient time was not given to the Police. Suddenly, RCB created the aforesaid type of nuisance without any prior permission,' it added. Last month, following the incident, the BCCI announced that during the 28th Apex Council meeting, a committee was constituted to formulate comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing such occurrences in the future. The committee features: Devajit Saikia (Chairperson), Prabhtej Singh Bhatia (BCCI Treasurer) and Rajeev Shukla (BCCI vice-president). (ANI)


Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka government moves high court against tribunal order
Bengaluru: The govt Wednesday moved the high court against the order passed by Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bengaluru bench, which set aside the suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash in connection with the June 4 stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The petition was mentioned by advocate-general Shashikiran Shetty before a division bench headed by Justice SG Pandit for urgent hearing, and the bench indicated that it would take it up Thursday. On Tuesday, the tribunal set aside Vikash's suspension order, pointing out that the govt mechanically passed it against police officers without sufficient material grounds. The tribunal even observed that it was RCB's social-media posts that led to a large congregation of people outside the stadium. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru In their petition challenging the order, the govt claimed the tribunal failed to consider other aspects mentioned in the suspension order, which prima facie indicated substantial dereliction of duty on the part of the officers. Apart from contents of the suspension order, relevant extracts of Karnataka Police Manual and analysis of the sequence of events that unfolded on June 3-4 were placed in a sealed cover in justification of the suspension order. The tribunal, without considering the same in the right perspective, quashed the suspension order, the govt contended.


India Gazette
9 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Karnataka govt moves HC against CAT's order revoking IPS officer Vikas Kumar's suspension in stampede case
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): The Karnataka Government on Wednesday challenged the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to revoke the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case. Advocate General K Shashikaran Shetty mentioned the petition before a single-judge bench of Justice SG Pandit in the Karnataka High Court today. The court directed the state government to rectify the office objections. The bench said that the hearing will be held on Thursday (July 3). Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government is considering appealing the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) decision that quashed the suspension order of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar. Speaking to the media at Vartha Soudha, the central office of the Information and Public Relations Department, Siddaramaiah said, 'There is an opportunity to appeal the Central Administrative Tribunal's order quashing the suspension order of IPS officers in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case and an appropriate decision will be taken in this regard.' Vikas Kumar, Additional Commissioner of Police, was among the officers suspended following the stampede incident at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade. The CAT recently set aside the suspension, prompting the government to weigh its legal options. The incident claimed 11 lives and injured over 50 people. Meanwhile, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday stated that it was the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who appear to be 'prima facie responsible' for the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. The quasi-judicial body stated that RCB didn't obtain permission from the police and posted about the gathering on social media platforms, which led to the assembly of approximately three to five lakh people. It said that police were not given sufficient time to make appropriate arrangements. The Karnataka government also released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managing crowds efficiently to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. An official order from the office of the Director General and Inspector General of Police, Bangalore said, 'Crowd management at public events, ranging from festivals and rallies to sports celebrations, requires a strategic and well-coordinated approach. This SOP is issued to provide a standardised framework for managing crowds efficiently while ensuring public safety, protecting individual rights, and maintaining law and order.' As per the order, the objective was to establish clear guidelines for planning, deploying, and executing crowd control measures at events involving large gatherings, with an emphasis on minimising risks, enhancing coordination, and ensuring a quick response to emergencies. (ANI)


Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Karnataka appeals against Central Administrative Tribunal relief to IPS officer suspended over Bengaluru stampede
The Karnataka government on Wednesday moved the Karnataka High Court against a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order that struck down the suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash over the stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium that claimed 11 lives last month. A bench of Justice S G Pandit is set to take up the matter on Thursday. Besides Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda, DCP Shekar Tekkanavar, and Police Inspector A K Girish were also suspended by the government on June 5. The tribunal objected to the 'mechanical' way in which the suspension order was passed, and said there was no convincing material that showed negligence on the part of the police officers. The order also raised the matter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) inviting fans to its IPL victory celebration at the stadium on June 4 without obtaining police permission. The order also explained that the relief would apply to the other suspended police officers, stating, 'We also feel our duty to draw attention of the state government towards the settled principle of law that where a citizen aggrieved by an action of government department has approached the court and obtain a declaration of law in his/her favour, other similarly situated ought to be extended the benefit without the need for them to come to court.' The tribunal's order, passed by Justices B K Shrivastava and Santosh Mehra, was made publicly available on Tuesday.


Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka moves HC against quashing of officer's suspension
The Karnataka government on Wednesday moved the high court challenging the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) July 1 order quashing Indian Police Service officer Vikash Kumar Vikash's suspension following the June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which left 11 people dead. The June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 people dead. (AFP) Advocate general Shashikiran Shetty made an urgent mention before the court seeking an early hearing. He told a bench of justices SG Pandit and TM Nadaf that the CAT passed its order 'just yesterday,' and Vikash reported to duty on Wednesday. 'He has come in uniform to take charge,' Shetty told the court, which said it will hear the matter on Thursday. The CAT called Vikash's suspension 'mechanical' and unsupported by sufficient material. It criticised the state for acting without due process and ordered the immediate reinstatement of Vikash, who was removed as the additional police commissioner after the stampede. The CAT said the police had no prior notice of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s Indian Premier League victory parade, which triggered the stampede. It blamed RCB for unilaterally announcing the event via Instagram without informing the authorities. The CAT also urged the state to reinstate the other four police officers, including the then police commissioner B Dayananda, suspended following the stampede. The state government, in its appeal, called the tribunal's conclusions incorrect and premature. It argued that the CAT made its findings as if a 'full-fledged departmental inquiry had been concluded,' despite the judicial commission and magisterial probes still being underway. 'The revocation of the suspension at this critical juncture would have a direct bearing on the integrity of the ongoing enquiries and investigation. The presence of the applicant in service during this period may adversely affect the examination of witnesses and could potentially lead to tampering with evidence, thereby undermining the process of justice,' the state's plea said. The government said the order suspending the officers was not impulsive but based on evidence showing the suspended officers were guilty of 'dereliction of duty.' It claimed that it placed sufficient material before CAT in a sealed cover, including 'excerpts from the Karnataka Police Manual and a sequence-of-events analysis.' The government said yet, the tribunal disregarded this evidence, ordered that Vikash be reinstated immediately, and even went a step ahead, recommending that the four other suspended officers, who were neither petitioners nor parties to the case, be reinstated. The government's appeal underscored a contradiction. It appears to challenge the tribunal's exoneration of its officers and the tribunal's prima facie attribution of blame to RCB. The state maintained in previous proceedings that the IPL franchise was solely responsible for the stampede. The tribunal held that RCB announced free public entry, drawing massive crowds to the stadium, and failed to formally seek police permission or coordinate with authorities for the victory parade and celebrations. The state government opposed bail and quashing petitions filed, including by RCB officials, and during the suo motu proceedings initiated by the high court to fix accountability following the stampede, arguing that the franchise alone was responsible for the tragedy.