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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
How a Bengaluru DCP, with just two cops, fought to control Chinnaswamy stampede
Bengaluru DCP (North) Saidulu Adavath was among the only senior officers on the ground when the crowd surged at multiple gates, The Indian Express reported. When panic and overcrowding spiralled into tragedy at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, only a handful of police personnel were on ground, and among them, a single IPS officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Saidulu Adavath, tried to hold the crowd back with his team of two, the report added. (Also Read: 'Doesn't listen to anyone': Nikhil Kamath recalls what a politician said about suspended Bengaluru top cop B Dayananda) As over 5,000 fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru surged toward the gates of the stadium to witness the IPL 2025 victory celebration, the situation worsened due to a simultaneous felicitation event at Vidhana Soudha attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. According to The Indian Express, the pressure on stadium entry points, particularly Gates 2, 2A, 6, 7, 16, 17, 18, and 21, turned them into chokepoints. At Gate 17, where a lone private security guard was deployed, fans began to push through. The sudden surge led to a crush that turned fatal. Eyewitnesses told the publication that DCP Adavath, delayed by traffic, reached the scene and immediately began using a lathi to disperse the crowd. He managed to shut the gate from the inside, possibly preventing further casualties. The report adds that police reinforcements were significantly delayed, leaving Adavath and his small team to manage the chaos for nearly an hour. The DCP sustained a hand injury and experienced low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, for which he was admitted to Ramaiah Hospital. He remains under observation, while his colleagues escaped unhurt. (Also Read: Bengaluru erupts in support of suspended Commissioner Dayananda: 'Scapegoating is just an eyewash')
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Bengaluru stampede: Lone IPS officer, team battled crowd as chaos unfolded at Chinnaswamy stadium
When the chaos broke out at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at around 4 pm on Wednesday, as more than 5,000 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans surged towards the entry gates to see the IPL 2025 winners, Saidulu Adavath, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North), and his two subordinates were among the few law enforcement officers present at the venue. With the crowd swelling during a parallel felicitation event for the players at the nearby Vidhana Soudha, which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar attended, Gates 2, 2A, 6, 7, 16, 17, 18, and 21 at the stadium turned into bottlenecks. At Gate 17, a lone security guard struggled to manage the rapidly growing crowd. When some people forced their way in, there was overwhelming pressure on the gate, causing a crush that led to a stampede that killed 11 people. DCP Adavath, who arrived late due to traffic, immediately grabbed a lathi and charged into the crowd, risking his safety to regain control, according to his subordinates. After several attempts, he managed to close the gate from inside. He and his team then moved towards Gates 18 and 19, lathi-charging the crowd. This intervention ensured that Gate 19 remained stampede-free. But by then, five people had already collapsed near Gate 17 and were rushed for medical care. While the Bengaluru police have yet to officially reveal how many police officials were deployed at the stadium, sources said Adavath and his team had to control the crowd on their own for nearly an hour. A significant delay in police reinforcements exacerbated the situation. By the time backup arrived, 11 people had lost their lives, and more than 50 were injured. DCP Adavath, who sustained a hand injury and showed signs of low blood pressure and arrhythmia, was admitted to Ramaiah Hospital and is currently under observation. Officials in his team escaped without injuries.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Senior Police Officer Also Among Injured In Bengaluru Stampede, Hospitalised
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru left 11 dead and many injured, including a senior police officer. Huge crowds had suddenly overwhelmed security. The government has pledged free treatment and compensation. Bengaluru: A senior police officer was among the dozens of people who were injured in a stampede in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The tragedy that killed 11 people happened during the RCB's IPL victory celebrations in the city's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 35,000. The Karnataka government said some eight lakh people turned up, while only 5,000 police personnel were made available. The crowds went out of control and overran the arrangements outside the stadium. During this, Saidulu Adavath, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Bengaluru's north division, was also injured. Mr Adavath has been hospitalised. The state government announced free treatment for those who were injured in the stampede, and Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of those who were killed.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Armed Burglary at Geometry Brewery in Bengaluru: Panic Ensues as CCTV Disabled
BENGALURU: A burglary at a pub in Rajajinagar has sparked concern amongst locals and police officials after the pub's security guard reported that the intruder was carrying what appeared to be a pistol during the theft. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police officials await a formal complaint from the restaurant management before proceeding with their investigation, though they have not confirmed the presence of a firearm. The break-in occurred at , situated on 8th Main, in Rajajinagar Second Stage, between 3.30 am and 4 am on Monday. The security guard spotted an intruder inside the premises around 4 am and promptly contacted the emergency helpline 112, reporting an armed individual within the restaurant. City police, already on high alert, responded swiftly. A comprehensive search involving the bomb detection and disposal squad, drone cameras, and the quick response team (QRT) revealed no presence inside the establishment. Deputy commissioner of police (North) Saidulu Adavath stated, "Around 4 am, a security guard of called 112 saying one person broke open the back door and entered the pub on the 3rd floor. When the security guard checked, the miscreant showed a small weapon. The guard came down and closed the doors of the pub. The night round officers and police inspector from Subramanyanagar police station rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. A QRT team was also pressed into operation and upon verifying the whole building, we didn't find anyone inside. " Initial investigation indicates a burglary with around Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 stolen from the manager's cash locker. The perpetrator, wearing a mask and gloves, disabled the CCTV cameras before the theft. Adavath added that they await the management's formal complaint before Subramanyanagar police proceed with further investigation. The security guard's statement suggests the burglar carried what looked like a pistol, though this remains unconfirmed. Investigators believe the perpetrator's primary objective was theft, which was successfully executed.
