Activist files complaint against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar over Chinnaswamy stampede
Following a tragic stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory celebration that resulted in 11 deaths and over 75 injuries, social activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a police complaint.
NEW DELHI: Days after the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 and injured over 75 during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration, social activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a police complaint seeking legal action against chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar and officials of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for negligence.
In her complaint lodged at Cubbon Park Police Station, Krishna invoked Section 106 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to culpability in situations where death is caused by omission to prevent harm when the accused was duty-bound to do so.
The complaint states that despite being in positions of authority, the named leaders and organisers failed to ensure basic safety arrangements, leading to the fatal stampede.
What was intended as a city-wide celebration of RCB's maiden IPL title turned into one of Bengaluru's darkest days. The felicitation, announced only hours in advance on Wednesday, was marred by poor planning, unclear communication, and a complete breakdown of crowd control — culminating in a stampede at Gate No. 7 of the stadium.
The day started with RCB's social media handle announcing a parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium, but no details on timing, route, or entry rules were shared.
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By noon, police issued a vague confirmation about a 5pm felicitation but remained silent on the roadshow. Thousands of fans began gathering at both locations, leading to confusion.
By 4.30pm, as the crowd surged and metro stations near the venues were shut due to pressure, panic began to spread. At 4.51pm, a deadly crush occurred outside Gate No. 7 after rumours circulated about passes being distributed there. Police said more than 3 lakh people had gathered — nearly 10 times the stadium's capacity.
Among the 11 people who lost their lives were mostly youth, including teenagers and a 13-year-old girl. Another 75 were injured, 33 of whom were hospitalised. Despite deploying 1,500 personnel, police were overwhelmed. A senior officer admitted, 'There was no clarity from organisers. Even we didn't know what was happening where.'
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