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High Court Takes Up Bengaluru Stampede Case After Complaint Names State Chief and Deputy

The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance after an activist accused top state leaders of negligence in a stadium stampede that killed 11 people.

Abraham’s complaint named as many as 14 individuals, accusing DK Shivakumar of using the event for personal gain and political optics.

Overview

  • An activist filed a complaint at Cubbon Park police station naming 14 officials, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, accusing them of culpable homicide by negligence and conspiracy.
  • The complaint alleges Shivakumar scrapped a planned 2.5 km open victory parade and redirected celebrations to Chinnaswamy Stadium to enhance personal publicity and pursue RCB franchise interests.
  • The BJP’s Karnataka unit has demanded the resignations of Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara and called for a special Assembly session to address the tragedy.
  • Four event organisers arrested over crowd mismanagement have been released on bail as investigations probe gate closures, safety approvals and the roles of senior IAS and police officers.
  • Siddaramaiah rejected calls to step down, citing past tragedies under BJP rule and defending his administration’s decisions surrounding the celebration.