A report on a stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in which 11 people have died, convicted Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)His event management partner M/s DNA Networks Private Ltd, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) unilaterally reported the PTI, PTI reported the PTI.
Sources in the government said that the report has been submitted to the Karnataka High Court.
According to the report, KSCA presented a letter to the Cuban Park Police Station, according to PTI, on behalf of DNA Networks Private Limited, a few hours before the IPL final between RCB and Punjab Kings (PBK) in Ahmedabad.
“RCB must be victorious in the tournament, Management of RCB/DNA Entertainment Network M.C.
However, the police denied permission due to lack of significant information, including the estimated crowd size, event logistics and congestion control measures. The proposal was also made on a short notice, which stopped processing due to the reason.
Despite this, RCB proceeded unilaterally on June 4, announced a public ‘Vijay Parade’ from the mode deal. Chinswami stadium According to PTI, many social media posts from 7.01 am.
A final post announced that the parade would begin at 5.00 pm and there will be stadium ceremonies.
The post was first mentioned that free passes were available online, but it came when the large crowd had already started gathering.
The posts attracted extensive attention, in which the first four updates submit the number of spectators of 16 lakh, 4.26 lakh, 7.6 lakh and 17 lakh respectively.
The estimate of this crowd is supported by the BMRCL ridership on 4 June, with 9.66 lakh passengers in comparison to a daily average of six lakhs.
The statement said, “Therefore, people who used to travel on foot, used public transport, and used private means on June 4, the approximate assembly would be beyond three lakh persons.”
The report emphasized that the organizers never sought the permission of the police in the format format, as is mandatory by the Legislative Assembly and Procession (Bangalore City) Order, Licensing and Control of 2009.
This clarified that only one information is not the amount to ask for permission, especially for events related to large public functions in the central Bengaluru,
Officials claimed that the required details such as the number of participants, the assembly points, time, name and contact details of the organizers, and plans for traffic and mob control were completely missing.
This lack of information prevented the police from assessing the scale of the incident or planning adequate security measures.
In addition, there were no signage or loudspeakers for public instructions, there was no trained employee for mob management at the entrance and in seating areas, and according to PTI there was no prior request for loudspeakers use or police bandobest.
The report said that the organizers also failed to pay for the deployment of the police, as is mandatory by the government order on May 22, 2019.
Despite the absence of coordination or approval, the Bangalore city police implemented several measures to manage the situation on the ground.
PTI reported that a meeting was called at 10 am on June 4 at the Joint Commissioner’s office, where the traffic and law enforcement scheme was finalized.
A total of 654 traffic personnel were deployed, including 4 DCP, 6 ACP, 23 PI, 57 PSI, 104 ASIS and 462 constables.
Route RCB The team was regulated to reduce the disruption, from Hal to Taj West End, Widow Deal, and finally Chinnaswamy Stadium.
A traffic advisor and map was released through press, social media and FM radio, which recommends the public to escape from central regions and use metro or other public transport due to limited parking. Nine diversion points were created and 125 barricades were installed with an additional 11 barricading zones, which were added as a precaution. Local schools were requested to close by noon as per PTI.
BMTC deployed its Sarati teams, and the M-Path app was activated for ambulance management. A dedicated control room monitored the traffic movements throughout the program.
Eight major areas were identified where police personnel were deployed to regulate and manage the public.
The report concluded that RCB, DNA Network and KSCA ignored standard procedures and safety measures, leading to violations and potential public safety risks.
Their failure to obtain permission and their failure to coordinate with premature officials left the city administration without any option, but to reactively respond to an event that had already gained momentum through social media conversion.
“Recognizing the need for accountability within the law enforcement hierarch, the government took action against the police officers on 5 June 2025.
A government order suspended five Police Officers including three IPS officers of important rank: Police Commissioner, Inspector General and Additional Commissioner of Police, and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Assistant Police Commissioner for Cuban Park and Police Inspector of Cuban Park, “Report said. (KSCA) for a big victory parade without proper permission for a major victory.
According to government sources, the organizers did not give necessary details to the police or did not follow the legal procedures. On the final day of IPL between RCB and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, KSCA sent a letter to the Cuban Park Police at around 6:30 pm, stating that they could plan a parade if RCB won. However, it was just an intimacy, not a formal request for permission.
The police denied permission as the organizers did not share important details such as the expected crowd size, event plan, or security measures. The request also came at the last minute, which did not get any time for the appropriate plan.
Despite this, on 4 June, RCB announced a public parade from the mode of via social media to the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The first post came out at 7:01 am and the final update at 3:14 am said that free passes were available. But by then, the large crowd had already gathered.
The posts were given heavy attention, with a scene of 16 lakh, 4.26 lakh, 7.6 lakh and 17 lakhs in the first four posts. On that day, the Metro (BMRCL) saw 9.66 million passengers compared to normal 6 lakhs, indicating a huge public voting – more than 3 lakh people are estimated.
The report stated that the organizers did not follow the rules prescribed in assembly and procession (Bangalore City) Order, 2009 licensing and control. He did not present the details of the compulsory incident for time, location, names, security plans, or police support.
There were no loudspeakers or indications to guide the crowd, there was no trained employee at the gate or inside the stadium, and there was no prior request for police support or use of loudspeakers. The organizers did not pay for the deployment of the police as per government rules from May 2019.
Despite no formal approval, the Bengaluru Police tried to manage the situation. A meeting was held on June 4 at 10 am to plan traffic and crowd control. Overall, 654 traffic police were deployed, including senior officials.
RCB’s parade route – from HAL to Taj West End, then managed to escape the Vidhi Sauda and Stadium – to avoid chaos. The police issued traffic advice and advised the public to use public transport. Nine traffic variations were established, and 125 barricades were placed.
Other services such as BMTC, ambulance teams and control room were also mobilized to handle the crowd. Police covered eight major areas to manage public safety.
The report stated that RCB, DNA Network and KSCA ignored laws and security criteria, leading to major violations and risks. PTI reported that their failure in coordinating with city officials forced the administration to work only after the construction of the crowd due to online announcements.
As a result, on June 5, 2025, the government suspended five police officers for not handling the incident properly. These included three top IPS officers – Police Commissioner, Inspector General of Inspector/Additional Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner – as well as Assistant Commissioner and Inspector of Cuban Park.
(With PTI input)
