Bengaluru Stampede Case: Karnataka Govts Lapse In Heeding Police Warning, Risked Lives

Bengaluru Stampede: Days after the tragic Karnataka stampede incident, through which 11 other folks misplaced their lives and a number of other others had been injured, a letter from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Vidhana Soudha Division, Bengaluru, has surfaced appearing that the police had warned in opposition to keeping the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) felicitation match and cited safety issues. 

The enthusiasts had amassed outdoor the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to cheer on for RCB, who had lifted the trophy within the IPL for the primary time in 18 years. 

What Did DCP Write In the Letter? 

The letter reportedly by means of Vidhana Soudha’s DCP MN Karibasavana Gowda, dated June 4, was once 3 pages lengthy. Furthermore, the letter was once despatched to the Chief Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR).

According to IANS, responding to letters from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and the Under Secretary of the DPAR in regards to the organisation of the felicitation rite for RCB at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, the DCP had issued the caution in his answer.

In the letter, DCP Gowda highlighted that lakhs of RCB enthusiasts may just arrive on the match.    As the development is organised in a rush, on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, there will likely be problem in setting up safety on account of a scarcity of personnel and officials. The letter additionally discussed the requirement for CCTV set up on the website online. 

The letter learn, “The Vidhana Soudha building is a vital installation. A request has been made to install CCTV cameras in front of the building, but they have not been installed yet. As the fans are likely to come in lakhs, CCTV installation is very important. Otherwise, there is a possibility of disruption to the security system.”

DCP Gowda added that RCB’s fan base is very large, and thus, this match will require the deployment of officials and police team of workers from outdoor, which might take time. The letter additional highlighted the potential for drone digicam utilization and the want to determine an anti-drone device, IANS reported.

Meanwhile, regardless of those issues, the DCP knowledgeable within the letter that the dept would act in line with the federal government’s directions.

Govt’s Action After Stampede

After the stampede took place, claiming 11 lives, the Karnataka executive introduced {that a} magisterial inquiry into this tragedy were ordered. 

In a submit on X, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated at the day of the incident, “The number of people and fans gathered was beyond our expectations. More than 1 lakh people gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha. However, no unexpected incidents or tragedies took place in the event organized by the government.”

“But a tragedy occurred at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. No one could have expected this. Neither the Cricket Association nor we expected it. The Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000 people. But 2-3 lakh people have arrived. We did not expect this many people to come. We expected people to be as many as the stadium can hold. The government only provides security for the programs organized by the Cricket Association,” the submit added. 

Karnataka Chief Minister on Saturday has ordered an build up within the repayment introduced for the households of those that misplaced their lives within the Bengaluru stampede to Rs. 25 lakh each and every.

Earlier, Siddaramaiah had introduced the suspension of 5 senior cops, together with the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division), in reference to the stampede.

(with IANS inputs)