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2 days ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC seeks sealed status report from state government
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday ordered the state government to submit, in a sealed cover, its status report on the stampede in Bengaluru, The Indian Express reported. Eleven persons were killed and more than 50 were injured on June 4 in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where fans had gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory in the Indian Premier League and welcome the team. On June 5, the court took suo motu cognisance of the incident and issued a notice to the Congress government in the state. It also sought a status report from the Karnataka government. The suo motu petition and three other related pleas were heard by Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice CM Joshi on Tuesday, the Hindustan Times reported. During the hearing, Karnataka Advocate General KM Shashikiran Shetty told the court that the government would not like to place information on probe findings in the public domain while the judicial inquiry is underway, The Indian Express reported. Shetty also submitted that a judicial commission has been formed to investigate the incident, PTI reported. The commission has to submit its findings within a month. Shetty added that police officers were also suspended over the stampede. The court will hear the matter again on Thursday. On June 5, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and several police officers. He had also ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. On Friday, the Karnataka Police arrested Nikhil Sosale, the marketing head of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, along with event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks' Sunil Mathew, Kiran and Sumanth in connection with the stampede. This came hours after Siddaramaiah said that the state government had ordered the arrest of representatives from the Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA Entertainment Networks and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the stampede. On Monday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and DNA Entertainment Networks filed separate petitions in the court seeking to quash the criminal case filed against them after the incident, according to The Indian Express.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Nikhil Sosale? The RCB marketing head who tried to 'flee' Bengaluru
Nikhil Sosale NEW DELHI: Bengaluru police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, marketing head of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), along with three executives from DNA Entertainment Networks, in a late-night operation linked to the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. The tragedy during RCB's victory celebrations claimed 11 lives and left 75 injured. Sosale, often seen on television alongside cricket players during matches, was intercepted at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) while attempting to fly to Mumbai. Who is Nikhil Sosale According to his LinkedIn profile, Nikhil Sosale is a marketing and revenue leader with over 15 years of experience in the sports and beverage industries. He has been associated with RCB since 2012 and currently serves as Head of Marketing and Revenue at Diageo India, RCB's principal sponsor, a position he has held since September 2023. His professional journey includes several pivotal roles: Senior Executive at UB Sports Marketing Business (2010 to June 2012) Manager - Commercial & Operations (2012–2014) Senior Manager - Commercial, Marketing, Operations ( 2014–2016) Lead: Business & Commercial Operations (2016–2017) Head of Business Partnerships (2017–2023) Head of Marketing & Revenue (2023–Present) The police operation comes amid ongoing investigations into the management and safety arrangements during the mass celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium that turned tragic. Investigations continue as authorities seek clarity on the causes and responsibility for the deadly stampede. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Bengaluru stampede: CM Siddaramaiah orders crackdown on organisers, police
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that the organisers of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory event—including representatives of event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)—will be arrested in connection with the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people. The state government also suspended senior police officers, including the Commissioner of Police, the Additional Commissioner of Police, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Division), and officers of the Cubbon Park Police Station. Siddaramaiah further confirmed that a judicial inquiry, headed by retired High Court judge Justice Michael D'Cunha, has been ordered to investigate the tragedy. The action follows the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against RCB, DNA Entertainment Networks, KSCA, and others. High Court steps in Earlier in the day, the Karnataka High Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident and registered a case. The next hearing is scheduled for June 10. What happened at RCB's victory event? A massive crowd had gathered outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday to celebrate RCB's first IPL championship. The celebration turned tragic when a stampede broke out, killing 11 and injuring 33. Siddaramaiah said the stampede began when crowds forced their way through a narrow stadium gate. 'A large number of people gathered and broke the gate, which led to the stampede,' he said. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the event was cut short as the situation deteriorated. 'We urge people to stay calm. The programme concluded within 10 minutes. We are working to restore normalcy... Lakhs had turned up,' he said.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Karnataka CM orders arrests of RCB, KSCA executives; suspends Bengaluru Police Chief over stampede
Following a stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration that led to 11 deaths, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered arrests of officials from RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks. Simultaneously, top police officials, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, have been suspended due to allegations of insufficient crowd control and safety measures during the tragic event at M. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Karnataka HC takes suo moto cognizance Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday ordered the arrest of executives from Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ), the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks in the aftermath of the tragic stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations The incident, which occurred outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, resulted in 11 fatalities and numerous the Chief Minister announced the immediate suspension of several top police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, additional commissioner (west) Vikash Kumar Vikash, DCP (central) Shekhar H Tekkannavar and other lower officials from Cubbon Park Police suspensions come amid allegations of inadequate crowd control and safety measures during the a late evening press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said a preliminary inquiry had found several senior police officers prima facie negligent in discharging their announced a judicial probe headed by retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice John Michael D'Cunha, alongside a parallel CID investigation into the two FIRs filed at Cubbon Park Police CID will examine the roles of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks in the today, the Cubbon Park Police Station registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the RCB franchise, event management company DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Administrative Committee. The FIR cites criminal negligence leading to the deaths of 11 individuals and injuries to several others outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident and directed the state government to submit a status report on the causes of the stampede and the steps being taken to prevent similar response to the tragedy, RCB announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each of the 11 deceased victims' families and launched a fund named 'RCB Cares' to assist injured fans.'The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family,' the franchise said in a statement. 'As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced financial support of ₹10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased.'Separately, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had already announced ₹10 lakh ex gratia for each bereaved most of the injured have been discharged. At Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, 18 victims were treated, with only two still under care and reported to be out of danger, said Medical Superintendent Dr. T Kemparaju.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Karnataka CM orders arrests of RCB, KSCA executives; suspends Bengaluru Police Chief over stampede
Following a stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration that led to 11 deaths, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered arrests of officials from RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks. Simultaneously, top police officials, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, have been suspended due to allegations of insufficient crowd control and safety measures during the tragic event at M. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Karnataka HC takes suo moto cognizance Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday ordered the arrest of executives from Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ), the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks in the aftermath of the tragic stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations The incident, which occurred outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, resulted in 11 fatalities and numerous the Chief Minister announced the immediate suspension of several top police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, Additional Commissioner of Police, Central Division Deputy Commissioner of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police, and officers from Cubbon Park Police suspensions come amid allegations of inadequate crowd control and safety measures during the today, the Cubbon Park Police Station registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the RCB franchise, event management company DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Administrative Committee. The FIR cites criminal negligence leading to the deaths of 11 individuals and injuries to several others outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident and directed the state government to submit a status report on the causes of the stampede and the steps being taken to prevent similar response to the tragedy, RCB announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each of the 11 deceased victims' families and launched a fund named 'RCB Cares' to assist injured fans.'The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family,' the franchise said in a statement. 'As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced financial support of ₹10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased.'Separately, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had already announced ₹10 lakh ex gratia for each bereaved most of the injured have been discharged. At Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, 18 victims were treated, with only two still under care and reported to be out of danger, said Medical Superintendent Dr. T Kemparaju.
