Karnataka blames RCB for stampede, cites Virat Kohli's video appeal
However, RCB went ahead with promotional activity. On June 4, RCB issued open public invitations on social media platforms. One such post included a video featuring Kohli inviting fans to attend the free-entry celebration. The government said this contributed significantly to the massive turnout of over three lakh people, far exceeding what the organisers or police were prepared for.The confusion intensified on the day of the event, when at 3.14 pm, organisers abruptly announced that passes would be required for entry into the stadium. This last-minute change contradicted the earlier open-entry announcements and sparked panic among the crowd.The report said RCB, DNA, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) failed to coordinate effectively. Poor planning at the entry gates and delays in opening them led to disorder, resulting in a stampede-like situation in which seven police personnel were injured.To prevent further escalation, the police allowed a scaled-down version of the celebration under controlled conditions.The state government's response also details post-incident measures, including magisterial and judicial inquiries, registration of First Information Reports (FIRs), disciplinary action against police personnel, suspension of the Chief Minister's political secretary, and the transfer of the state intelligence chief. Compensation has also been announced for those affected.- EndsMust Watch
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