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CID Takes Over Bengaluru Stampede Investigation as Four Arrested After RCB Victory Celebrations

The Criminal Investigation Department is leading the inquiry after FIRs named RCB, the KSCA and event organisers.

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Overview

  • Four people including RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale and three officials from DNA Entertainment were arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in an overnight operation.
  • An FIR filed at Cubbon Park Police Station lists RCB, DNA Entertainment Private Limited and the Karnataka State Cricket Association under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ranging from culpable homicide to unlawful assembly.
  • The CID has formed a Special Investigation Team to conduct a detailed probe into the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people and injured over 50 near M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
  • A one-member judicial commission headed by former High Court judge Justice Michael D’Cunha has been appointed to submit a report on the incident within 30 days.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended the Bengaluru police commissioner and four senior officers and announced plans for new standard operating procedures to improve crowd management at major events.