Tragedy Strikes Bengaluru: The Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede
The Karnataka High Court addresses the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives after Royal Challenger Bengaluru's IPL win. A judicial commission investigates, with the Advocate General filing a sealed cover response by June 12. The case has moved to the CID and involves multiple legal interventions.
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On Tuesday, the Karnataka High Court deferred further hearings until June 12 on the matter of the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident occurred on June 4 during a celebration of Royal Challenger Bengaluru's first IPL victory and resulted in the loss of 11 lives.
Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty, tasked with making a court submission, advised of ongoing investigations, alongside judicial commissions and suspended police officers. Shetty's request to file his response in a sealed envelope was accepted by the court.
Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi presided over the hearing. Oversight of the case has been moved to the Criminal Investigation Department, with a Public Interest Litigation also being filed to ensure transparency in the investigation process.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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