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Hans India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HC receives stampede case documents, seeks English translation
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court received on Thursday all relevant documents relating to its petition on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede incident that claimed 11 lives. When the matter came up for hearing, the documents in Kannada were submitted in a sealed envelope before a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty assured the bench that an English translation would be provided in two days. This will also be submitted in a sealed envelope, the court said. It further directed that all official communications, both offline and online, from stakeholders concerned be kept in the custody of the Chief Secretary of Karnataka. The matter was posted for further hearing on June 17. The stampede that occurred during the celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) historic 2025 IPL victory over Punjab Kings on June 3, had claimed 11 lives and injured over 50 people, prompting the HC to take cognizance on June 5. The court had issued a notice to the Karnataka government to investigate the cause and propose preventive measures. AG Shetty had requested for a sealed-envelope submission, stating that in the pending bail petition being heard concurrently, any statements made in the case were being used by the petitioner. The court permitted Shetty to file the reply in a sealed cover, emphasising safe custody by the Registrar General.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bengaluru stampede case: Karnataka High Court grants interim bail to RCB official; orders surrendering of passport
Nikhil Sosale (right) in a photo featuring Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Sosale was arrested by local police in the Bengaluru stampede case. The Karnataka High Court on Thursday ordered the interim release of Royal Challengers Bengaluru marketing head Nikhil Sosale and three others from DNA Entertainment Networks Private in connection with the Bengaluru stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4. Justice SR Krishna Kumar directed the release of Sosale, Sunil Mathew, Kiran Kumar S, and Shamant N P Mavinakere from judicial custody with the condition to surrender their passports. The stampede occurred during RCB's 2025 IPL victory celebration parade. The accused had filed pleas challenging their arrests, which the court heard on Wednesday before reserving its verdict. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Senior advocate Sandesh Chouta, representing Sosale, argued that police cannot target employees when entities are shown in the FIR, stating there can be no vicarious liability. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty, appearing for the State, presented that RCB had not obtained proper permissions for the victory parade. The announcement was made on RCB's social media account and later deleted. RCB Victory Parade Claims Dozens Of Lives, BCCI Speaks Out On Bengaluru Stampede | Watch "They only gave us an intimation letter about the event they had planned on RCB winning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo It is against the rules. Intimation was made by KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association) on June 3, at 6.30 pm. Announcement made by RCB at 11.30 pm on June 3 after victory." The Advocate General detailed RCB's social media activities on June 4, starting with a 7:01 am post about the victory parade from Vidhan Soudha to Chinnaswamy Stadium. "They have over 28 lakh followers' milords. They have invited the whole world but no permission is given. At 8am again another tweet was made by RCB calling supporters to cheer. No information regarding tickets was given. Another tweet was posted at 8.55 am, a video. Even this does not provide information about who could participate in the stadium. These facts are suppressed before lordships in the petitions. They have come to court with unclean hands, showing as if programme is done by State govt. It was RCB's function." RCB Victory Parade Turns Into Nightmare; Fan Frenzy Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium Kills 7+ | Bengaluru The State argued that Sosale attempted to flee, purchasing air tickets at 10:56 pm for a morning flight. He was arrested at 4:30 am on June 6. "At 10.56 pm the air tickets was purchased by (Nikhil Sosale) and the flight was in the morning. The fact that he was fleeing away is undisputed milord. It is not that we have arrested him while eating dinner or sleeping. Now they are finding fault with investigation." Regarding the other accused, the AG stated that two were apprehended near Hoskote. The prosecution maintained that all required documents were provided to the accused, though there was discussion about the timing of the arrest documentation.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hardik Pandya in tears as brother Krunal Pandya lifts IPL trophy with RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling victory against Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final. RCB scored 190 runs and defended the total successfully, edging the game by 6 runs. Krunal Pandya's stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match award as his brother Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians skipper, became emotional after the match. A s Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling victory in the final of the 2025 IPL against Punjab Kings, celebrations and congratulatory messages flooded the internet. From fans pouring their heart out on social media to Virat Kohli being reduced to tears and more, the mood was a mix of emotions and jubilation for those in the RCB camp and for those that supported them. After the final, fans spotted an emotional moment shared between the Pandya brothers - Hardik and Krunal. While RCB only managed to rack up 190 runs in the summit clash, which many believed to be a bit lower in comparison to the high-scoring games at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year, RCB had to rely on the brilliance of its bowlers to win the game. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! As they ultimately edged out PBKS after restricting them to 184 and ultimately securing the win by six runs. As the final came to a close and Krunal Pandya ' RCB lifted the title, his brother and Mumbai Indians skipper was reduced to tears. Hardik Pandya's emotional message to brother and RCB man Krunal Pandya (Image via Instagram/@hardikpandya93) In an emotional Instagram story, the MI captain poured out his heart in congratulation of his brother. The RCB man's spell of 2 for 17, which included the crucial wickets of Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis proved to be a game-changer in Bengaluru's win over Shreyas Iyer's Punjab. RCB vs PBKS: Fans Take Over Ahmedabad Ahead of IPL 2025 Final! "In tears right now. Proud of you bhai", penned Hardik as he showed his love for his brother's triumph. Fans on social media have reacted to the MI captain's message, with many highlighting the selflessness and joy shared by the brothers. RCB cruised to their first-ever IPL title as Mumbai fell in Qualifier 2 to PBKS. Poll Which moment from the final touched you the most? Krunal's performance Hardik's emotional message Virat Kohli's tears Krunal Pandya also achieved a unique record after being named Player of the Match in the final. He previously claimed the same with Mumbai in the 2017 IPL final.
