Congress- led Karnataka Govt Blames RCB for Chinnaswamy Stampede, Cites Kohli’s Video in HC
In a politically charged twist, the Karnataka government has laid the blame squarely on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), entertainment partner DNA Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for the horrific stampede that unfolded outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed 11 lives and injured scores more. The government’s report to the High Court goes as far as to cite cricketer Virat Kohli’s video appeal to fans as a trigger for the massive crowd, despite police denial of permission for the event. But what the report conveniently avoids is the political leadership’s own role—both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar were part of the celebrations in front of Vidhana Soudha and later in the stadium itself.
- 18 Jul 2025
- WerIndia
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