Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Dayananda Won't be Reinstated Following Stadium Stampede
The Home Minister in Karnataka said that a former police commissioner, B Dayananda, won't get his old job back.
He was suspended, along with three others, after a crowd crush at a stadium killed 11 people.
The government has now ended their suspensions, but Dayananda will get a different job at the same level as before.
This is the government's decision following the tragic event at the stadium.
Karnataka Home Minister stated former Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda will not be reinstated.
The suspension of Dayananda and three other police officers was revoked by the government.
The officers were suspended following a stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The stampede on June 4 resulted in 11 fatalities.
Dayananda will receive a post equivalent to his current ranking.
- Who
- B Dayananda, former Bengaluru Police Commissioner, and G Parameshwara, Home Minister.
- What
- B Dayananda will not be reinstated as Bengaluru Police Commissioner.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- The government revoked the suspension, but will not reinstate him to the previous position after a stadium stampede
- Officer
- B Dayananda
- Previous Position
- Bengaluru Police Commissioner
- Current Status
- Will not be reinstated
- Reason for suspension
- Stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Date of Stampede
- June 4
- Fatalities in Stampede
- 11
- Home Minister
- G Parameshwara