Karnataka High Court strict on Bengaluru stampede, asked these tough questions to Siddaramaiah government

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday ordered the state government to submit a status report on the stampede incident outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident occurred during the celebration of the victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), killing 11 people and injured several people. The court postponed the next hearing of the case till June 10. The Division Bench led by Karnataka High Court acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar Rao took cognizance of the incident itself. On the stampede, the government told the court that there was a crowd of 2.5 lakh people and a total of 1483 policemen were deployed.

What happened during the hearing in court today?

High Court: “If such an incident happens in future, do you have a fixed plan (SOP)?”

Advocate General (AG): “It’s a matter of future.”

High Court: “Are any vehicles ready in such an incident? Which hospitals will be taken to the injured? All this should be in the plan.”

Advocate General: “The government is taking it seriously and will prepare a plan.”

High Court: “When this accident happened, were ambulances present?”

Advocate General: “Yes, but not enough. 2.5 lakh people came because it was reported that entry is free.”

High Court: “All these occurred in the casualty stadium?”

Advocate General: “At the main entrance.”

High Court: “What is the arrangement when IPL matches are held?”

Advocate General: “RCB manages the event. He also has the responsibility of security.”

High Court: “Did they take permission?”

Advocate General: “The crowd was very high, people came not only from Bangalore but also from all over the state and outside.”

High Court: “How many gates are there?”

Advocate General: “There are a total of 21 gates and instructions were to keep all the gates open so that people could sit inside. About 2 lakh people were present there. We have started investigation, notices have been issued and FIR has also been registered. We are not going to spare anyone.”

What did the court say during the hearing?

During the hearing, the court said, “There were reports in the newspapers that 11 people died and 75 people were injured in the tragedy during the celebration of RCB’s victory. The court took cognizance of the incident. Senior advocate Arun Shyam said that there were two events in Vidhan Sauha and Stadium. The government told where the ambulances were stationed.”

Issuing the notice to the Karnataka government, the court said, “We have also received information about this from many people to find out the reason for this tragedy and to stop it in future. We are issuing notice to the state government. We have spoken to the Advocate General and have given a status report to the Advocate General and they have given a status report.

What did the Advocate General tell the court?

The Advocate General of Karnataka told the court that there was adequate police deployment at the scene, but the crowd was more than the estimate. Advocate General said, “1483 people were deployed, including Police Commissioner and other senior police officers. There were more than 2.5 lakh people gathered near the stadium. We are as worried about this incident as someone else. The Chief Minister gave the first statement that compensation will be given and the injured will be treated. We are working since last night.

At the same time, the petitioner’s counsel argued that the government should clarify who decided to honor the RCB players. He said, “What was the need to honor the players who are not playing for the country? What steps or security measures were there to control the crowd? It is criminal negligence. Only three gates of the stadium were opened, while not the ability to accommodate such a large crowd.” (With inputs from agencies)

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