Bengaluru Stadium Stampede Sparks Leadership Shakeup and Legal Action

In the wake of Wednesday's tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, newly appointed Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has underscored the need for immediate remedial measures. Describing the incident as unacceptable, Singh announced the arrest of several individuals linked to the tragedy.

The Karnataka government has launched an investigation, with the case being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Expressing condolences to the victims' families, Singh emphasized the urgency of preventing similar occurrences in the future. His appointment follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's decision to suspend police officials, including former Commissioner B Dayananda, in response to the incident.

Addressing the press, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed the formation of a commission led by a retired High Court judge to probe the tragedy. Amidst calls for political responsibility, echoing BJP's demands for resignation, Shivakumar accused opponents of politicizing the event. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on ensuring safety at future public gatherings.

(With inputs from agencies.)