Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Karnataka Cabinet Accepts Report on Stadium Stampede
The government of Karnataka has decided to take action based on a report about a stadium stampede.
This report, by Justice John Michael D’Cunha, led to decisions about who was responsible for the stampede and related negligence.
Legal actions are planned against private groups, and police officers will face internal investigations.
The stampede took place near a stadium in Bengaluru after a celebration.
The government ordered the report soon after the tragic event.
Karnataka cabinet accepted Justice D’Cunha’s report on the stadium stampede.
Legal action will be taken against private organizations involved.
A departmental inquiry will be initiated against police officers.
The stampede occurred near Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4.
The incident followed an RCB victory celebration.
- Who
- The Karnataka cabinet accepted the report and will take action against responsible parties, including private organizations and police officers.
- What
- The Karnataka cabinet accepted a report on a stadium stampede and will take legal action.
- When
- The cabinet made the decision on Thursday, July 24, following a June 4 stampede.
- Where
- The stampede happened near the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To address the stampede that caused casualties and injury, identifying responsibility, and preventing future incidents.
- Report Author
- Justice John Michael D’Cunha
- Location of Stampede
- Near Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru
- Date of Stampede
- June 4
- Number of Fatalities
- 11
- Entities Facing Legal Action
- RCB, KSCA, DNA Entertainment Networks
- Government Action
- Acceptance of report, legal actions and departmental inquiries