Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Karnataka Police Issue Crowd Management SOPs After Stampede
After a stampede in Bengaluru, the police in Karnataka made new rules to keep people safe at big events.
They will plan ahead by doing tests, checking for risks, and making sure places are safe before events happen.
If a place isn't safe, the event won't be allowed.
The police will work closely with event organizers to ensure everyone is safe and knows how to leave the event.
Karnataka police have issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for crowd management.
The SOPs were released on June 26, following a stampede on June 4 in Bengaluru.
The procedures include simulations, risk assessments, and mandatory safety audits.
Events that fail safety audits will not receive approval.
The SOPs emphasize coordination with event organizers.
- Who
- Karnataka Director-General and Inspector-General of Police M A Saleem
- What
- Karnataka police issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for crowd management.
- When
- The SOPs were released on June 26.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To improve crowd management during large events and mass gatherings after a stampede.
- Event
- Mass Gatherings and Large Events
- Date of SOP Release
- June 26
- Reason for SOP
- Bengaluru Stampede
- Key Action
- Simulations, Risk Assessments, Safety Audits
- Responsible Authority
- Karnataka Police