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India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
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 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) 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 IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru to get new stadium with 60,000 seating capacity, says DK Shivakumar. More details
In a significant development following the tragic stampede at Bengaluru's iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier this month, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday announced plans for a brand new stadium in the city. The upcoming venue, which will seat 60,000 people, is aimed at easing congestion and improving crowd management during major public events. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. (PTI) Also Read - College student conned by cab drivers at Bengaluru airport, pays ₹ 4,220 for ride till JP Nagar: Report Though the exact location of the new stadium has not been disclosed yet, Shivakumar confirmed that the government has identified a suitable land parcel and will reveal full details soon. 'We have finalised land for a new stadium in Bengaluru. The proposed capacity is 60,000 seats. More information will be shared shortly,' he said, speaking to reporters. This move comes in the wake of a deadly stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration on June 4 near Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed the lives of 11 people and left several others injured. The incident sparked outrage across the state and prompted strong criticism of the authorities for inadequate crowd control. Chinnaswamy Stadium, located in the heart of the city, has long been a bottleneck during cricket matches and large-scale public events. With a capacity of around 35,000, the stadium was overwhelmed on June 4 when more than three lakh fans reportedly gathered in and around the venue, far exceeding official crowd estimates and police preparedness. The resulting chaos led to a deadly crush and a political storm over administrative lapses. Also Read - Kannadiga man shares 'concern' as he predicts locals may disappear from Bengaluru in 10 years In the aftermath, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the need for decongesting the city centre. He had hinted at plans to relocate the cricket stadium to a more accessible and less crowded location. 'The government will examine options for shifting the stadium. Such a tragedy should never happen again. It has deeply pained me,' he said after the incident. To prevent such disasters in the future, the state government has also undertaken disciplinary action. Several senior police officials, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, were suspended, a move that has drawn both public and political scrutiny. As part of a broader ₹ 1 lakh crore investment in Bengaluru's infrastructure, the new stadium will be built alongside projects such as flyovers and tunnel roads. 'Kempegowda envisioned a world-class Bengaluru. With his vision as our inspiration, we are committed to making this city better,' Shivakumar added.
New Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
60,000-seater multi-purpose stadium to come up in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A new multi-purpose stadium will be constructed in Bengaluru with a seating capacity of 60,000 for which the government has already identified around 50 acres of land, announced Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The announcement comes three weeks after the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives. Speaking at the 516th birth anniversary celebration of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda organised by the Department Kannada and Culture Department, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Development Authority here on Friday, Shivakumar said that three places have been identified for the project by former MP DK Suresh and the project may require up to 50 acres of land. 'The preparations for the project is in full swing,' he added. Shivakumar, who also holds the portfolio of Bengaluru Development, said, 'Developing Bengaluru is not easy as its population has been increasing. We have launched a 40-km tunnel road, planned a network of flyovers spanning 118-km, and lined up Rs 1 lakh crore worth projects in the next three to four years.' Noting that the government is stressing on creating a clean Bengaluru, the DCM said, 'We're determined to dismantle the garbage mafia. Waste generated in Bengaluru should be handled within Bengaluru without burdening other districts.' Before the event, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for the Kempegowda Bhavan at Sumanahalli Circle. He assured that the building will be constructed at the earliest and that he himself will inaugurate it upon completion. Spatikapuri Mahasamsthana Mutt head Nanjavadhuta Swamiji, also present at the event, urged the government to include Kempegowda's contributions in school curriculums and proposed that a major university be named after him to educate future generations about the city's visionary founder.
Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tells senior police officers that he was informed of only one death when 11 had occurred
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday claimed that the police informed him about only one stampede death on the evening of June 4, although 11 people had lost their lives in the crush that occurred when fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium to celebrate the franchise's victory in the Indian Premier League. 'The deaths occurred from 3.50 pm on the day of the stampede. However, the correct information was not given. Isn't this wrong? Even when I asked at 5.45 pm, they informed me that there was only one death. By then, 11 deaths had already occurred,' Siddaramaiah said at an annual meeting of senior police officers in Bengaluru. The Karnataka CM made the statement by way of a justification for the suspension of five police officers – including the former Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda, and two IPS officers of the rank of inspector general of police and superintendent of police. 'If the senior officers had given us the correct information immediately, the stadium program could have been cancelled,' Siddaramaiah said while referring to the events held on June 4 to felicitate the RCB team – first at the Vidhana Soudha and later at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. 'I have been an MLA since 1983 and a CM on two occasions. I have never seen such a stampede in Bengaluru before. Why is there an intelligence department? They did not provide proper and comprehensive information. As a result, 11 people died,' he said. The stadium stampede also resulted in the transfer of the state intelligence chief. 'I am also saddened that senior officials had to be suspended. But is it not true that there was a mistake?' the Karnataka chief minister said in a poser to the senior police officials. The investigation into the stampede deaths has revealed that the first death was recorded at 3.45 pm. The probe has also revealed that 10 more deaths were recorded at three hospitals in central Bengaluru from 4.15 pm to 5.15 pm, even as the felicitation and celebration of the RCB cricket team were on at the two separate events. The Opposition parties in Karnataka have accused the Congress government of going on with the victory celebrations despite deaths of fans being registered at hospitals ahead of the first event and through the course of the first and second events. The government order suspending the five police officers had stated that the 'situation was not discussed with the higher-ups for taking necessary guidance and advice in 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.' At the meeting with senior police officers on Friday, the Karnataka CM also called for better quality investigations of cases in the state by the police. 'The failure to file chargesheets in criminal cases effectively and on time is also a major failure. Such a thing cannot be tolerated,' he said. On the issue of communal polarisation in the coastal districts of Karnataka being used as a political strategy by different radical groups, the Karnataka CM called for the police to take action against those who make hate speeches. 'If you do not take action, then we should take action against you,' he said.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Siddaramaiah expresses concern over quality of police investigation, intelligence ops
Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed concern over the quality of police investigation and intelligence operations in the state. Siddaramaiah expresses concern over quality of police investigation, intelligence ops Charing a review meeting with senior police officials, the CM expressed displeasure over the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed 11 lives and left 33 others injured. The tragedy occurred during a celebratory event held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru following their Indian Premier League victory. "I have been an MLA since 1983 and I have served as chief minister. I have never seen such a stampede before. What is the use of the intelligence department if they cannot provide timely and accurate information? As a result, 11 people lost their lives," Siddaramaiah said. He noted that the deaths occurred around 3.50 PM on June 4, but officials failed to report the seriousness of the incident. "Even at 5.45 PM, I was informed that only one person had died, when in fact 11 had already died. Had accurate information been given in time, the stadium event could have been cancelled," he added. Following the incident, several senior police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, Additional Commissioner Vikash Kumar Vikash, DCP Shekhar H Tekkannavar, and ACP C Balakrishna, were suspended. "I am too upset that senior officials had to be suspended. But wasn't there a clear lapse on their part?" Siddaramaiah asked. He also expressed concern over the declining quality of police investigations. Citing a robbery case in Bidar in broad daylight, he said the accused in the case are yet to be arrested despite being identified five months ago. The CM warned that delays in filing charge sheets in criminal cases would not be tolerated. Addressing the law and order situation in Mangaluru, where a series of communal murders have occurred, Siddaramaiah linked the violence to hate speeches and questioned why no suo moto action was being taken. "Why is action not being taken against those giving hate speeches and disturbing public peace? If you don't act, we will be forced to act against you," he warned officials. He said such incidents were primarily occurring in Dakshina Kannada district, not in other parts of the state, and instructed police to identify and take strict legal action against those responsible, regardless of their influence. "No matter who they are or how powerful they are, action must be taken against those delivering inflammatory speeches," the CM emphasised. Speaking to reporters later, Siddaramaiah said he had also directed officials to take firm steps to prevent child marriages and female foeticide across the state. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
