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2 days ago
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Trouble for Virat Kohli? Complaint filed against RCB superstar in Bengaluru after Chinnaswamy stampede
Social activist HM Venkatesh submitted the complaint against RCB superstar Virat Kohli on Friday at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park Police Station, whose jurisdiction covers the M Chinnaswamy Stadium where a stampede on Wednesday left 11 dead. read more Virat Kohli has had quite the topsy-turvy week, from fulfilling his lifelong dream of lifting the IPL trophy with RCB to being named in a police custody following a tragic incident in Bengaluru. AP Following the arrest of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's marking head and the detention of three executives from event management firm DNA Entertainment, a complaint has been filed against batting superstar Virat Kohli in connection with the stampede that had broken out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru earlier this week and had left 11 dead. According to news agency Asian News International, social activist HM Venkatesh submitted the complaint on Friday at the Cubbon Park Police Station, whose jurisdiction covers the Chinnaswamy Stadium that had witnessed tragic scenes on Wednesday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It was also at the Cubbon Park Police Station where Bengaluru Police had filed a First Information Report (FIR) in which the RCB franchise had been named as accused number one, with DNA Entertainment and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) named as accused number two and three respectively. Why has a complaint been registered against Kohli Venkatesh's complaint against Kohli doesn't name the batting superstar and former India and RCB captain as the individual directly responsible for causing 11 deaths and leaving several more – 75 according to some reports – injured. Instead, it accuses the 36-year-old of promoting 'gambling through IPL' which 'incited' people to gather outside the Chinnaswamy in large numbers, leading to the tragedy. 'Virat Kohli of the Bangalore RCB team is the most prominent among those who participated in such gambling and incited people to gather in a specific place and caused this tragedy. Therefore, we request you to please make Virat Kohli and his team members accused in the FIR of this tragedy and take action,' read Venkatesh's complaint at the Cubbon Park Police Station. The complaint will be considered under the already registered case against RCB and other parties and will be examined during the course of the ongoing investigation. Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma had returned to London via Mumbai a day after the victory celebration in Bengaluru, which had taken place less than 24 hours after RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs to end a 17-year wait for a maiden IPL title. RCB marking and revenue head Nikhil Sosale, however, was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in the early hours of Friday in connection with the stampede case upon a directive from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and also ordered an investigation into the incident. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sosale had moved the Karnataka High Court later on Friday describing his arrest as arbitrary and illegal", but failed to get interim relief from police custory, with Justice SR Krishna Kumar adjourning proceedings to Monday. The Karnataka HC, however, did grant interim conditional relief to senior KSCA officials, stating that no coercive action could be taken against them so long as they co-operated with the ongoing investigation and did not leave their jurisdiction.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
News Menu, June 7: Bengaluru stampede fallout; Bangladesh's poll meltdown
Good morning. On June 7, 1893, a young Mahatma Gandhi, then a lawyer in South Africa, was forcibly removed from a first-class train compartment despite holding a valid ticket, solely because of his race. This incident sparked his lifelong commitment to civil disobedience and the fight against injustice, shaping India's freedom Today presents a news menu flavoured with faith, tragedy, and transformation, reflecting a nation balancing celebration and Cup: Bengaluru Stampede Fallout A complaint has been filed against Virat Kohli by Karnataka activist HM Venkatesh at Cubbon Park police station, alleging negligence in the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 during RCB's IPL victory celebration. Anger against the organisers is justified, but how is a player responsible for mismanagement of a crowd? But such blame-games have a precedent. In December 2024, actor Allu Arvind was arrested for a stampede outside a Hyderabad theatre screening his Bengaluru Police arrested RCB's marketing head, Nikhil Sosale, and detained three DNA Entertainment staff members following the stampede. Sosale, arrested at Bengaluru airport en route to Mumbai, has moved the Karnataka High Court, calling his arrest 'illegal.' Three FIRs target RCB management, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment for poor crowd control. India Today tracks this tragic fallout of filed against RCB, KSCA, and others. Bengaluru bureau to Kahwa: Katra-Srinagar Vande BharatThe Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train begins commercial operations today, following its inauguration by PM Narendra Modi yesterday. The service marks a significant boost to Jammu and Kashmir's connectivity, reducing the travel time to Srinagar dramatically. The challenge, however, would be the security of passengers, especially in the wake of the recent terror attack on tourists in Flavour: Eid-ul-Azha PreparationsEid-ul-Azha begins today, with Delhi, UP, and Mumbai police ensuring peaceful celebrations through heightened security and community engagements. Delhi's advisory bans illegal animal sacrifices, mandating designated locations and hygiene protocols, with a prohibition on sharing sacrificial media Ghee: Bangladesh Election DatesBangladesh's interim government advisor, Dr Md Yunus, announced national elections for the first half of April 2026, outlining a democratic roadmap in a national address. With polls almost a year away, this seems like a desperate attempt to signal the return of democracy amid political chaos and Tadka: Canada's G7 InviteCanadian PM Mark Carney invites PM Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit, signalling bilateral ties are on the mend since the exit of Justin Morsel: Monkey Heist RecoveredadvertisementIn Mathura, police recovered jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh stolen by a monkey from a tourist, bringing a quirky resolution to a high-value theft. What would have the monkey done with all the glitter? There's some serious monkey business happening in the holy Bite: Mahatma's OrdealThis is how Mahatma Gandhi described his ordeal in South Africa in his autobiography: 'The constable came. He took me by the hand and pushed me out. My luggage was also taken out. I refused to go to the other compartment and the train steamed away. It was winter, and winter in the higher regions of South Africa is severely cold. Maritzburg being at a high altitude, the cold was extremely bitter. My overcoat was in my luggage, but I did not dare to ask for it lest I should be insulted again, so I sat and shivered.'Tune InMust Watch
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First Post
3 days ago
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'Hope this doesn't stop players and fans': Michael Clarke counters Gautam Gambhir's call to avoid roadshows
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has reacted to the tragic Bengaluru stampede during RCB's IPL 2025 victory celebrations, saying fans should not be kept away from celebrations. His remarks are in contrast to Gautam Gambhir's call for avoiding roadshows. read more Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has reacted to the tragic stampede incident in Bengaluru, which led to 11 deaths and many injuries. Clarke said that fans are the heart of every sport and they should not be kept away from celebrations. He was talking about the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations. Clarke's comment comes a day after Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised RCB's victory celebrations, saying that he was never in favour of roadshows. Speaking at the team's pre-departure press conference before leaving for England, Gambhir said the celebrations should have been held behind closed doors or inside a stadium, adding that the lives of people are far important. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Michael Clarke reacts to Bengaluru stampede However, Clarke has made a contrasting statement without naming Gambhir, as he believes that no team should be stopped from celebrating with their fans because they are the ones who make the sport worth playing. Speaking on his Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, he also mentioned how deeply Indian players, including Virat Kohli, care for their fans. 'Very true. I think the fans make every game and every competition. The fans in India are phenomenal. I love how every game is packed — even the players know what they're playing for. You listen to Virat and so many others; they love their team, and you want the fans to be a part of it. You want them to celebrate,' Clarke said. 'For RCB, it's devastating to see anybody get injured or, even worse, pass away. It's absolutely heartbreaking. Hopefully, we never see something like this again. I think players should be able to celebrate with fans. Even if it's just packing the stadium and letting the players do a lap of honour at their home ground — something like that. Whatever it is, I hope this doesn't stop players and fans from celebrating together, because the fans truly deserve it,' he added. He ended by sending his condolences to the families of the victims, who were injured or lost their lives in the tragic incident. 'But you never, ever want to see someone get hurt, injured, or worse. My thoughts are with all the families. It's devastating news,' said Clarke, who was part of the commentary team for IPL 2025 final between RCB and Punjab Kings. Who is to blame? Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has suspended the police commissioner and an FIR has been filed against RCB, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and DNA Entertainment, the company responsible for managing the event. The KSCA has shifted the blame to RCB and DNA Entertainment, saying that gate management was their responsibility and the state body only sought government permissions.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Arrogance to not learn Kannada': Mohandas Pai on professionals in Bengaluru who refuse to learn local language
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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ramachandra Guha slams Karnataka government: ‘Top cop made a scapegoat in Bengaluru tragedy'
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