In a heartbreaking turn of events, the victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been marred by tragedy, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals due to a stampede. legal action has been initiated against RCB adn the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA),with the karnataka government announcing that the investigation will be handled by the criminal Investigation Department (CID). A special investigative team is also being formed to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.
Reports indicate that a social media post from RCB, made at 3:14 PM on the day of the parade, is under scrutiny by investigators. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has mandated a magistrate-level inquiry, which must be completed within 15 days. The karnataka High Court has taken cognizance of the matter, with hearings conducted by a division bench led by Acting Chief Justice V. Kamleshwar Rao.The Cubbon Park police have also filed a suo motu case, naming RCB and several other entities as defendants, citing charges of criminal negligence under various sections of the Indian Penal code. This incident not only highlights the need for better crowd management at public events but also raises questions about accountability in the wake of such tragedies.
