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D’Cunha Commission Submits Two-Volume Probe Report on Bengaluru Stampede

The findings will go before the state cabinet on July 17 for a discussion of accountability, setting the stage for policy reforms

On June 4, at least 11 people were killed in a stampede during RCB IPL victory celebrations (AFP)
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Overview

  • The one-man judicial inquiry led by retired Justice Michael D’Cunha handed over its two-volume report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on July 11
  • The report assigns blame to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA Entertainment and several city police officials for planning and crowd-control failures
  • The Karnataka cabinet is scheduled to debate the commission’s recommendations at its July 17 meeting
  • Magisterial and Criminal Investigation Department probes continue alongside the judicial inquiry
  • RCB, KSCA and DNA Entertainment have challenged the state’s FIR allegations in court while authorities weigh new safety procedures