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India Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner issues summons to 45 in stadium stampede inquiry
The Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner has issued formal summons as part of the magistrate-level inquiry into the recent stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. This marks a crucial step in the investigation which was ordered by the state government. Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh, who is leading the probe, has sent notices to 45 individuals connected to the incident, including those injured in the stampede outside the summoned have been asked to appear before the Deputy Commissioner's court hall on June 11, between 11 am and 1.30 pm, to record their statements. The testimonies will form part of a broader investigation into the administrative and security lapses that may have contributed to the incident. The inquiry aims to establish accountability and determine the sequence of events that led to the crowd surge, which resulted in injuries and raised serious questions over crowd management at the Cubbon Park Police had earlier registered a case against the IPL cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), citing various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had directed the police to arrest those allegedly responsible, citing prima facie lapses in planning and execution. advertisementOn June 6, the city police arrested RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale at Bengaluru airport while he was reportedly en route to Mumbai. Three staff members of DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited, the agency that organised the victory celebrations, were also detained by the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who is facing widespread criticism over his government's handling of the stampede, on Sunday, stated that his administration had no role in the incident and the circumstances leading up to it. Expressing sorrow over the developments on June 4, he remarked that such events should not occur under any government. Brushing aside the criticism, Siddaramaiah said that the organisers should have managed the situation chaos unfolded outside the stadium during a public felicitation ceremony held in honour of the Indian Premier League 2025 winners, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. An estimated two to three lakh people gathered outside the venue, resulting in a stampede that left 11 people dead and several others injured. The incident sparked widespread outrage over crowd response to the mounting criticism, the state government took disciplinary action by suspending senior police officials, including the Police Commissioner, citing failures in maintaining order and public safety during the high-profile event. IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Too young to tie the knot
Akshaya Tritiya gram panchayat child helpline numbers Contact numbers While most people mark Akshaya Tritiya by buying gold and beginning new ventures, for the Bengaluru Urban District Administration, the day holds a far deeper significance. This year, April 30 won't just be celebrated for prosperity — it will be remembered for protection. In a proactive step, the administration is turning its focus toward curbing child marriages, a silent social issue that often spikes during large-scale religious and cultural progress, child marriages continue to rise in the State. According to recent data shared by the Minister for Women and Child Development, between 2021-22 and 2023-24, the annual numbers were 418 cases in 2021-22, 328 in 2022-23, and a sharp increase to 719 in the increased risk of underage weddings on this auspicious day—when mass and individual marriage ceremonies are commonly held—Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh has issued strict directives to all relevant authorities to ensure that no child marriage slips through unnoticed. By treating the day not just as a festival but as a moment of vigilance, Bengaluru is sending out a clear message: Childhood is not for marriage—it's for said, 'Under Section 13(4) and 13(5) of the amended law, the District Magistrate is empowered to act as the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer with the authority to take all necessary steps—including the use of minimum force where required—to prevent the solemnisation of child marriages, particularly on high-risk days like Akshaya Tritiya.'He said that despite awareness efforts and sensitisation campaigns, authorities acknowledge that child marriages still occur in some pockets—often due to lack of awareness or failure to notify officials. Jagadeesh has instructed officials at district, taluk, ward, andlevels to remain vigilant. All designated child marriage prohibition officers are expected to closely monitor both public and private ceremonies and intervene as administration is also urging the public and wedding organisers to be fully informed about the legal consequences of child marriage. 'Let us strive to make Bengaluru Urban District free from child marriages,' Jagadeesh said in the release. 'If anyone becomes aware of an impending or ongoing child marriage, they are encouraged to immediately report it to1098 or 112.'Central Zone (Urban): 080-29523458South Zone (Kengeri): 080-23442233West Zone (Anekal): 080-22076833East Zone (KR Puram): 080-29904132North Zone (Yelahanka): 080-28461452
