Latest news with #ACPs
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Over 1,000 cops for RCB event: Karnataka to court after DK Shivakumar's 5,000 claim
The Karnataka government told the High Court on Thursday that over 1,000 police personnel, including the City Police Commissioner, DCPs, and ACPs, were deployed at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on the day of the stampede, which resulted in 11 deaths. This comes a day after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed that 5,000 police personnel were present to manage the High Court, earlier in the day, had taken suo motu cognisance of the stampede and issued a notice to the State Government. Appearing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwara Rao and Justice CM Joshi, Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty said, 'We are not taking an adversarial approach. Whatever direction the court gives, we are ready to act.' The Karnataka High Court remarked, "The intent to celebrate has led to a tragedy. We take suo motu cognisance of the same to ascertain the reasons for the tragedy and if the tragedy could have been prevented and steps that need to be taken in the future."The government said water tankers, ambulances, and command and control vehicles were also present, and this was 'far more' than what had been done for previous this, the state said the situation spiralled due to the arrival of over 2.5 lakh people, many of whom believed there would be free entry to the stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 35,000, and usually, only 30,000 tickets are to the state counsel, people started gathering at the venue by noon, and by 3 pm, the area was fully blocked. The crowd included people from outside the state as well. Shetty then presented a map of the stadium showing where the casualties took place: Gate 7 (4 deaths), Gate 6 (3 deaths), and Queens Road (4 deaths).When the bench asked how many gates the stadium has, the state replied that there were 21 gates, all of which were open, and people were seated inside as response to the court's question about a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for crowd control, the state said such steps are 'futuristic' and are currently being worked on. Shetty added that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed officials to come up with a new SOP, and work on it began the night of the state also told the court RCB and its event managers handled ticketing and crowd management. An FIR has been filed, and notices issued to concerned parties to investigate whether there was any negligence, said court said it would lay down specific aspects on which the next status report must be filed and directed the registry to formally treat the matter as suo motu. The case will be heard again on Watch
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Bengaluru Stampede: Karnataka Tells Court 1,000 Cops Deployed, 4,000 Fewer Than Shivakumar's Claim
Last Updated: This comes as the Karnataka High Court took suo motu cognizance of the stampede and issued a notice to the state government seeking details and accountability. The Karnataka government told the High Court that more than 1,000 police personnel- including the City Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs)- were deployed at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 when a deadly stampede took place that claimed 11 lives. This figure contrasts with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's earlier claim that 5,000 police officers were present to manage the crowd. This comes as the Karnataka High Court took suo motu cognizance of the stampede and issued a notice to the state government seeking details and accountability. During the hearing before a bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwara Rao and Justice CM Joshi, Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty assured the court, 'We are not taking an adversarial approach. Whatever direction the court gives, we are ready to act." Appearing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwara Rao and Justice CM Joshi, Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty told the court, 'We are not taking an adversarial approach. Whatever direction the court gives, we are ready to act." The Karnataka High Court observed, 'The intent to celebrate has led to a tragedy. We take suo motu cognisance of the incident to determine the causes, whether it could have been prevented, and the measures needed to avoid such events in the future." What Happened At Chinnaswamy Stadium? A massive crowd gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) first Indian Premier League (IPL) title turned tragic on Wednesday evening when a stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and over 30 injured. Authorities said most of the victims were young men and women, including several students. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted the scale of the crowd, saying the stadium's capacity is 35,000, but 200,000 to 300,000 people had gathered. 'The match was held yesterday (Tuesday), and today (Wednesday) this event was organised by the cricket association, so no one expected such a huge turnout," he said. First Published: June 05, 2025, 15:57 IST
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
No phones, don't sit in one spot: Lutyens Delhi Police get new directions after India-Pak tensions
Don't use your mobile phones. Don't be seated in one spot. Ensure maximum visibility — instructions were issued to police stations in Lutyens' Delhi to be more vigilant after tensions escalated between India and Pakistan earlier this month. The directive to 'ensure maximum visibility and presence of police staff in the area' was issued by New Delhi district DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) Devesh Kumar Mahla on Tuesday. Station House Officers (SHOs) have been directed to conduct briefings of police staff in public places and instruct their officers not to use their phones or sit in one spot while on duty. Among the 15 police districts in the national capital, New Delhi comprises 10 police stations headed by SHOs and overseen by five ACPs. The New Delhi district is considered highly sensitive due to the presence of residences of VVIPs, politicians, and foreign dignitaries. Public briefings, checks According to the order seen, seen by The Indian Express, 'morning and evening briefings of staff (in proper uniform) shall be conducted by SHOs at prominent and highly visible public areas within their respective jurisdictions every day.' If the SHO is unavailable — on leave or other valid reasons — another inspector at the police station shall conduct the briefing. The order further said point-wise checking and briefing of staff deployed on picket duty (both permanent and temporary) shall be conducted by the SHO, or, in case of his justified absence, by another inspector of the police station at least twice in each shift. Additionally, the SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Officer), who is an Assistant Commissioner of Police-level officer, shall conduct a briefing once during each shift. While checking and briefing picket staff, the SHO and SDPO shall ensure there are at least three barricades in good condition with fluorescent and reflective tape at the picket. Besides, there should be a minimum staff of three personnel with arms and ammunition, body-worn cameras and umbrellas for shade. At night, in addition to the above, the picket staff must have blinkers, shoulder lights and fluorescent jackets. The order said staff must be cautioned to not use a mobile phone in public view. At any point, personnel should not sit together, with no checking being conducted. The conduct of the staff should be good and professional, the directions stated. Checking and briefing staff on motorcycle duty shall also be conducted by the SHO. In case of his absence, the order said, it should be carried out by another inspector at least two times in each shift and once by the SDPO in each shift. The SHO and SDPO shall ensure that two personnel are assigned to one motorcycle. If this isn't the case, then two motorcycles shall patrol as a buddy pair. One of the motorcycle staff must have arms and ammunition, a checking register and body-worn camera with them.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Indian Express
Panchkula: To make city safer for women, police deploy female cops at 58 hotspots and 9 bus routes
In a bid to prioritise women's safety, Panchkula Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj has ordered the deployment of female police personnel at all 58 identified hotspots and on nine major bus routes across the district. The directive came during a high-level crime control and law enforcement review meeting held on Friday at the Commissioner's office in Mansa Devi Complex. The meeting was attended by DCP Panchkula Himadri Kaushik, DCP Crime and Traffic Amit Dahiya, all ACPs, Crime Branch in-charges, traffic officers, and officials from various police departments. The agenda focused on improving crime prevention strategies, strengthening law and order, boosting women's security, and intensifying anti-drug efforts. Kabiraj stressed that complaints must be acted upon within 15 days, and complainant feedback will be used to evaluate officers' performance. SHOs were instructed to take personal responsibility for every case under their jurisdiction. In addition to bolstering women's safety, the Commissioner ordered the four law and order companies — Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta — to stay fully alert with anti-riot gear and receive regular training. Special deployment of tear gas-trained units and SWAT teams will be ensured. To support victims of crimes against women, especially under the POCSO Act, female officers at the inspector level will provide counseling from the initial stage of the investigation. Feedback from the victim will be actively monitored. Emphasising modern policing, Kabiraj highlighted that smart work, alongside dedicated effort, is essential to effective crime control. He also issued orders for increased patrolling, strict vigilance on extortionists, monitoring of bail jumpers, and a crackdown on repeat offenders. Meanwhile, under the campaign 'Drug-Free and Violence-Free – My Village, My Pride', the Commissioner directed police to identify drug addicts, provide counseling and medical help, and intensify operations against drug peddlers in all marked hotspots. Further, police have been tasked with reducing incidents of vehicle theft and snatching through focused strategies and timely action. Officers and personnel have been warned of strict consequences for any lapses in implementing these directive
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Action against those spreading fake news, top cop Dayanand warns
Bengaluru: The Indian Army has already responded to the Pahalgam terrorist attack through Operation Sindoor. Currently, there is a fear of war outbreak between India and Pakistan. Therefore, many developments are taking place in the border areas of India. Meanwhile, the police department in Karnataka is on alert, and Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Dayanand has given several instructions to the personnel to take action against those spreading fake news. Speaking at the monthly parade program in the city, he said that many developments have taken place in the border areas of India. Information is being heard that essential supplies are being stored. Therefore, strict action has been advised. He said that general security is being taken everywhere. All the police are aware of the tension on the border. The police should perform their duties with caution. People should be informed so that they do not get worried. He warned that action should be taken to prevent the spread of fake news. The public should be given correct information. DCPs and ACPs should be on the alert in Bengaluru. The instructions of the central and state governments should be followed. He has given many instructions that the police should make people aware of the mock drill. In Bengaluru, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar responded and said that he will discuss additional security in the state with CM Siddaramaiah. There is a cabinet meeting today. There may be a proposal about security there. We have taken all precautionary measures. The local police have also been instructed to be on the alert. We have provided security to reservoirs, dams and important localities, he said.
