Bengaluru stampede LIVE: City police commissioner suspended; 2 probes ordered
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also ordered the arrest of representatives of RCB, event management company DNA and Karnataka State Cricket Association
The Karnataka government has suspended senior police officials, including Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, following the fatal stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, which killed at least 10 people.
Central Division DCP T Shekhar, ACP Balakrishna, ACP Vikas Kumar Vikash, and Cubbon Park Police Inspector Girish have been suspended. The state government has also ordered two parallel investigations: A CID probe (an SIT will be formed), and a judicial inquiry, led by retired Justice Michael D’Cunha. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also ordered the arrest of representatives of RCB, event management company DNA and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
These decisions were taken following the Cabinet meeting on Thursday.
Earlier report: The Karnataka government on Thursday informed the High Court that the investigation into the stampede, has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) within the CID will be formed to ensure a thorough and independent probe.
The government submitted a status report to the court, confirming that an FIR (Crime No. 123/2025) has been filed at the Cubbon Park Police Station under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — including Sections 105, 125(1)(2), 132, 121/1, 190 read with 3(5).
The case has now been formally transferred to the CID, with directions to constitute the SIT for further action, it said.
The High Court, earlier in the day, directed the state government to file a status report on the stampede.
Case against RCB and event management company
The Bengaluru police on Thursday filed a case against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and event management firm DNA Entertainment after the stampede, which left 11 people dead.
According to the state government, DNA Entertainment was responsible for managing RCB’s victory parade, while the KSCA organised the event.
What HC said
The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to file a status report on the stampede.
The court, after taking suo motu cognizance of the matter, issued notice to the state, and tasked it to file a detailed status report by June 10.
A division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi directed the court registry to treat the matter as a suo motu public interest litigation petition.
The court was informed that over 1,000 personnel were deployed; however, the crowd exceeded all estimates. The stadium capacity was 35,000, but at least 2.5 lakh converged, assuming there was free entry.
The stampede, which occurred during a felicitation event for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team after their IPL victory, claimed 11 lives and left over 70 others injured.
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- 5 Jun 2025 3:32 PM IST
Only 3 gates of the stadium were opened: Petitioner's counsel
Reiterating that it was a case of criminal negligence, the counsel for the petitioner claimed that only three gates of the stadium were opened even though the it did not have the capacity to handle such a large number of people.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:29 PM IST
State govt must clarify who gave permission for the event: Petitioner's counsel
The counsel for the petitioner submits that it has to be clarified by the State Government who took the decision to felicitate the RCB players adding what is the obligation to felicitate payers who are not playing for the country. The counsel also sought to know about the safety and crowd control measures.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:26 PM IST
No question of hiding anything: AG
AG says that the State Government is no less concerned about the incident than anyone else. He points out that the first statement issued by the Chief Minister was about compensation to the victims and providing the injured with medical treatment. He reads out the press release issued by inquiry officer giving details of the process of inquiry adding that everything will be video recorded and there is no question of hiding anything.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:21 PM IST
Contrary to media reports, AG says FIR has been lodged
Responding to the court’s question about the number of gates in at the stadium, AG says that there are 21 gates adding instructions are they were open and people were allowed inside and seated. Contrary to media reports, he said FIR has been filed and no one responsible for the tragedy will be spared.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:16 PM IST
It was an act of criminal negligence: Petitioner's counsel
The counsel of the petitioner submits that it was an act of “criminal negligence” alleging there are efforts to cover it up.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:12 PM IST
State govt preparing SOP: AG
Responding to the court’s question whether the State government has any SOP ready in case such an incident happens in future, the AG says “this is futuristic”. The court says availability of vehicles and hospitals for the injured has to be added in the SOP. The AG responds saying that the State Government is preparing the SOP.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:07 PM IST
Over 2.5 lakh people gathered near the stadium: AG tells HC
The Advocate General submits details about the incident including police deployment during the event. He says that over 2.5 lakh people gathered near the stadium. He says 11 people have died and the injured are undergoing treatment in hospitals. As of today six injured are in hospitals and would most likely be discharged today.
- 5 Jun 2025 3:01 PM IST
Bengaluru stampede: Hearing begins in Karnataka High Court
Hearing begins in Karnataka High Court on Bengaluru stampede. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty appearing for the Karnataka Government urges other parties in the case not to resort to mudslinging as it was about IPL and not adversarial. The case is being heard by Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi.
- 5 Jun 2025 2:51 PM IST
No FIRs lodged in Bengaluru stampede case
No FIRs have been lodged in relation to the stampede in Bengaluru. Instead, the city police have filed 11 separate unnatural death reports.
