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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Attention seeking': Hyderabad Police slammed for efficiency tweet during city's RCB parade after Bengaluru stampede
Hyderabad Police received severe criticism over its tweet about crowd control during RCB's IPL victory celebrations in the city. The X post, shared after the Bengaluru stampede incident, was slammed and labelled 'tone deaf.' 'In the RCB's IPL victory celebrations over 20,000 people gathered from Secretariat road to IMAX circle which led to a massive traffic jam. Ambulances were stuck and the public faced inconvenience. But the Hyderabad City Police responded swiftly & firmly, and averted a potential stampede situation and safeguarded many lives. The Telangana State Police and Hyderabad City Police remain committed to ensuring public safety at all times,' the department wrote. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory celebrations outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium turned into a tragedy after a stampede-like situation claimed 11 lives, leaving several injured. A fan in the crowd, who witnessed the incident up close, recalled, 'There was absolutely no crowd control. People were just pouring in without even showing passes. The barricades had been trampled, people were climbing onto trees, and the area was littered with abandoned footwear.' Hyderabad Police's tweet left people irritated, with many claiming that it was insensitive. One individual posted, 'Attention seeking much?' Another added, 'There is a difference between 20,000 and 2-3 lakh people.' A third shared, 'What's this?? A competition now??' A fourth wrote, 'Is it a time to post?' 'There are small gates. The people entered through the gates. They have also broken the gates, so a stampede has taken place. Nobody had expected so much of a crowd to come. Prima facie, it looks like that. I am not saying nothing has happened. The inquiry will bring out facts,' Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said while addressing the incident. On Friday, Bengaluru Police detained Nikhil Sosale, the marketing head of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), in connection with the stampede. Reportedly, three members of the organisers of the victory celebrations were also arrested by the cops.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Averted Bengaluru-like stampede in Hyd: Police
Hyderabad: A potential stampede was averted through swift and firm action after celebrations over Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL title turned unruly near the state Secretariat here on the night of June 3, said the Hyderabad police on Thursday. While fans across Hyderabad took to the streets to celebrate RCB's win, chaotic scenes emerged at certain locations - particularly near the Secretariat - prompting police to rush additional forces. Mild force was used to disperse revellers who were behaving in a disorderly manner, police said. "In the RCB's IPL victory celebrations over 20,000 people gathered from Secretariat Road to IMAX circle which led to a massive traffic jam. Ambulances were stuck and the public faced inconvenience. But the Hyderabad City Police responded swiftly & firmly and averted a potential stampede situation and safeguarded many lives. The Telangana State Police and Hyderabad City Police remain committed to ensuring public safety at all times," the Hyderabad City Police said in a post on 'X' on Thursday. In a post on 'X', Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said, "Watching and hearing about the stampede in Bangalore made me wonder where we are going! This is not a national team winning the World Cup ! It's a mere franchise called RCB which works on commercial lines and does not have a single Hyderabad player in it!? It's not even a #Hyderabad based team!" He said hordes of youngsters and revellers descended on Tank bund, NTR marg and Necklace Road (near Secretariat) and behaved in an unruly manner due to which traffic got jammed in all directions. He said seeing the situation and the hooliganism, extra forces were rushed and a lathi charge was done to disperse the unruly crowd. "From a police officer's perspective, this unannounced celebrations on the streets by large gatherings are a big danger to public safety and may lead to exactly what we saw in Bengaluru. What if there were some deaths in Hyderabad too? Can anyone expect celebrations for RCB in Hyderabad city! But with social media playing a huge role across the country and the globe, perhaps police must be alert for everyone and everything in future! Is it humanely possible to do so - is what I am wondering," Anand said. A large number of youth took to the streets in different parts of the city on Tuesday night bursting crackers and celebrating RCB's victory. The police dispersed youngsters, who assembled near the Secretariat, set off firecrackers on the roads, and "blocked" traffic, ACP (Saifabad Division) Sanjay Kumar said. "They were unruly. They were bursting firecrackers on the road and troubling others. Had we not controlled them then maybe there might have been a big issue here also," the ACP said. Videos circulating on social media showed similar scenes in Kukatpally area, where youth were seen climbing onto lorries with posters and others were dancing on the roads. As celebrations disrupted traffic movement, police dispersed the Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to lift their maiden Indian Premier League title in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Swift Action Averted Stampede During RCB Win Celebration In Hyderabad: Cops
Hyderabad: A potential stampede was averted through swift and firm action after celebrations over Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL title turned unruly near the state Secretariat on the night of June 3, said the Hyderabad police on Thursday. While fans across Hyderabad took to the streets to celebrate RCB's win, chaotic scenes emerged at certain locations - particularly near the Secretariat - prompting police to rush additional forces. Mild force was used to disperse revellers who were behaving in a disorderly manner, police said. "In the RCB's IPL victory celebrations over 20,000 people gathered from Secretariat road to IMAX circle which led to a massive traffic jam. Ambulances were stuck and the public faced inconvenience. But the Hyderabad City Police responded swiftly & firmly, and averted a potential stampede situation and safeguarded many lives. The Telangana State Police and Hyderabad City Police remain committed to ensuring public safety at all times," the Hyderabad City Police said in a post on 'X' on Thursday. In the RCB's IPL victory celebrations over 20,000 people gathered from Secretariat road to IMAX circle which led to a massive traffic jam. Ambulances were stuck and the public faced inconvenience. But the Hyderabad City Police responded swiftly & firmly, and averted a potential… — Hyderabad City Police (@hydcitypolice) June 5, 2025 In a post on 'X', Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand said, "Watching and hearing about the stampede in Bangalore made me wonder where we are going ! This is not a national team winning the World Cup ! It's a mere franchise called RCB which works on commercial lines and does not have a single Hyderabad player in it !? It's not even a # Hyderabad-based team!" He said hordes of youngsters and revellers descended on Tank bund, NTR marg and Necklace road (near Secretariat) and behaved in an unruly manner due to which traffic got jammed in all directions. He said seeing the situation and the hooliganism, extra forces were rushed and a lathi charge was done to disperse the unruly crowd. "From a police officer's perspective, this unannounced celebrations on the streets by large gatherings are a big danger to public safety and may lead to exactly what we saw in Bengaluru. What if there were some deaths in Hyderabad too ? Can anyone expect celebrations for RCB in Hyderabad city ! But with the social media playing a huge role across the country and the globe , perhaps police has to be alert for everyone and everything in future ! Is it humanely possible to do so - is what I am wondering," Anand said. A large number of youth took to the streets in different parts of the city on Tuesday night bursting crackers and celebrating RCB's victory. The police dispersed youngsters, who assembled near the Secretariat, set off fire crackers on the roads, and "blocked" traffic, ACP (Saifabad Division) Sanjay Kumar said. "They were unruly. They were bursting fire crackers on the road and troubling others. Had we not controlled them then maybe there might have been a big issue here also," the ACP said. Videos circulating on social media showed similar scenes in Kukatpally area, where youth were seen climbing onto lorries with posters and others were dancing on the roads. As celebrations disrupted traffic movement, police dispersed the youth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to lift their maiden Indian Premier League title in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Hans India
CV Anand holds meet with Gau Seva Assns to ensure a peaceful Bakrid
Hyderabad: Ahead of Bakrid, Hyderabad city police commissioner CV Anand firmly stated that strict measures would be taken against anyone found posting videos of cattle killings on social media. The commissioner urged cow protectors to meticulously abide by the law and cautioned them against taking enforcement into their own hands if they receive any information. During the crucial meeting with various Gau Seva (cow protection) associations to foster a peaceful atmosphere for the celebration, CV Anand advised them to promptly report any information, including photographs and videos, to the police control room by calling on mobile number 8712661155. Furthermore, the commissioner advised against undertaking any unlawful action at city check posts, assuring them of all possible assistance from the Hyderabad City Police. During the discussion, representatives from the Gau Seva Foundations reiterated their unwavering commitment to protecting cows and other cattle, emphasising their efforts to prevent animal cruelty. They highlighted their significant work in promoting cattle protection, cow-based agriculture, and related products, noting the environmental benefits inherent in cow-based farming methods. They underscored the profound moral responsibility felt by Gau Seva protectors to serve and respect cows, recognising their vital role in providing essential products like milk and curd. A key concern raised was the issue of individuals posting videos of cattle killings on social media platforms, with a strong appeal for stringent legal action against such perpetrators. The meeting saw the active participation of Vikram Singh Mann, Additional CP, Law and Order, alongside prominent representatives from Goseva organizations. Attendees included Kolishetti Sivakumar, Chairman, Yuga Tulsi Foundation; Deepak Singh, President, Gorakshak Dal, Telangana other dedicated Gau Seva protectors, as well as DCPs, Additional DCPs, and ACPs were also present.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Hans India
One held for removing Israel's national flag
Hyderabad: The city police arrested a person, who had removed the national flag of Israel that was put up at Tank Bund as part of the Miss World 2025 pageant in the city. The man is seen pulling down the flag from the post in a video that went viral across social media platforms. It drew criticism from several quarters with people demanding action against the persons who disrespected the flag of Israel. Taking serious note of the incident, the Saifabad police booked two cases. In a post on 'X', Hyderabad City Police said that 'the SHO of Saifabad Police Station has registered two cases under Crime Numbers 138/2025 and 141/2025, and the accused has been arrested. Further investigation is underway (sic).'
