"Yesterday's decision taken by this government about the suspension of five senior police officers is another blunder made by this government. The entire fault lies with the government. To build their image by misusing this IPL trophy, both CM and DCM have taken their own decision, going aga
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for politicising the recent stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives. His remarks came after the BJP accused the Congress-led state government of making the police a "s
"I don't want to comment on anything. We have discussed in detail. The Chief Minister has explained everything. Whatever information is there, the CM has already conveyed. Let the law take its own course," DK Shivakumar told reporters on Thursday.
Speaking to the media, the Karnataka CM stated, "Under the chairmanship of Justice Michael D'Cunha, a retired judge of the High Court, we have appointed a one-man commission to investigate the incident."
Karnataka BJP State President BY Vijayendra on Thursday demanded an inquiry by sitting High Court judges and a minimum compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of the 11 people who died in the stampede during RCB's victory celebration.
Deeply moved by the turn of events, RCB released an official statement expressing profound grief and has pledged immediate financial assistance to the families of the deceased.
In the wake of the heartbreaking incident that took place in Bengaluru during the celebratory gatherings following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) historic Indian Premier League (IPL) triumph, the franchise has come forward with a compassionate gesture to honour those affected.
Eleven people died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a huge crowd of nearly 3 lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for winning the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara will hold a meeting with the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, senior police officials, Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), and officials.