Karnataka govt informs High Court: ‘CID takes over Bengaluru stampede case’

Over 2.5 lakh people congregated outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday, June 4, to participate in Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s (RCB) celebrations after they completed their 18-year hunt for an elusive maiden title, according to the Karnataka government’s report to the High Court. Despite the deployment of 13 KSRP platoons (325 personnel) and 1,380 Bengaluru City Police officers, a stampede broke out at several gates, resulting in 11 fatalities and 56 injuries.

There were reports of casualties at Gates 1, 6, 7, and 17–21. Medical assistance was given right away, and six injured people are still receiving care, while 50 were treated as outpatients. Three fire tenders, two ambulances, two D-SWAT units, one water tanker, one command and control truck, and four additional KSRP units were also stationed by the state in addition to police officers. All 11 of the fans who died in the horrifying stampede have had post-mortem examinations conducted. According to the government’s status report, the bodies have been turned over to their relatives.

The government is paying for all of the injured people’s medical bills and has promised INR 10 lakh in compensation for each person who lost their life in the stampede. Additionally, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) promised to compensate each deceased with an additional INR 5 lakh. Additionally, RCB will provide each of the eleven families of the deceased with INR 10 lakh in financial support. A fund named ‘RCB Cares’ will be established by the franchise to assist the fans injured in the rush.

The Criminal probe Department (CID) has taken over the probe into the stampede, the Karnataka government announced. To guarantee a thorough investigation of the incident, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be established inside the CID.

The government informed the court in its status report that a formal complaint (FIR) under Crime No 123/2025 had been filed at Cubbon Park Police Station in accordance with sections 105, 125(1)(2), 132, 121/1, and 190 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). With instructions to establish a SIT for additional investigation, the FIR has now been turned over to the CID.

A lawsuit was brought against the event planners, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and KSCA.

A case has also been filed against DNA Networks, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the KSCA, and other parties engaged in planning the celebration that resulted in the deadly stampede. Shekar H. Tekkannavar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central, verified the FIR, which was submitted suo motu by the Cubbon Park Police. In a case involving the incident and suspected criminal negligence, the entities have been identified as suspects.

Former cricket players like Madan Lal have questioned the necessity of holding a celebratory gathering immediately following Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory on Tuesday, casting doubt on the team’s title triumph.