Bengaluru Stampede highlights: HC ‘clears’ KSCA officials, directs state police to not take action

The Karnataka court observed that an SOP should be in place when such kind of things took place. The Advocate General agreed — adding that focus would be on measures to avoid such incidents in future. The court was told that ambulances and other necessary facilities had been kept ready at the venue. However the footfall was far greater than the capacity.

According to updates shared by Bar & Bench on X, Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty also shared details about the incident while appearing for the State.

” 11 dead and injured received treatments at hospitals. As of today 6 injured are in hospitals and they would be discharged mostly by today, milords. Details of victims are provide, 5 are women and 6 men. People came from Dakshina Kannada, Kolar, Yadgir, Tumkur,” the AG confirmed.

The Karnataka High Court has begun hearing a case pertaining to the stampede incident. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty noted during the hearing that the State was not taking an adversarial approach — stressing the need to avoid mudslinging while looking into the incident.

The hearing is being held before a bench of Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi.

The Karnataka HC is set to hear matter today on the tragic stampede that happened outside the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The incident occurred when RCB was being felicitated for their IPL 2025 victory. The hearing will begin at 2:30 pm. Stay with us for further updates on the matter right here.

The mortal remains of 15-year-old Divyanshi, who tragically lost her life in yesterday’s stampede, were taken from her home to the cremation ground today.

Speaking through tears, her father recounted the horrifying moments: “People began pushing and she fell… There was no proper first aid. We rushed her in an auto because no ambulance came in time. There was no proper police support either. We waited four hours just to get an FIR registered.”

Expressing his anguish, he added, “When it’s a political rally, everything is arranged instantly. But for a sports event, where our children participate, there’s no accountability. Isn’t this the government’s responsibility?”

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar broke down in tears as he addressed the media for the first time following the devastating Bengaluru stampede.

Visibly shaken, Shivakumar said, “We must learn an administrative lesson, let the opposition do politics on dead bodies.” Holding back tears, he recalled the heartbreaking visuals of young victims: “I am worried about the children… I saw they were 15 years old. I’ve seen with my eyes at least 10 people who passed away.”

Shivakumar expressed deep sorrow for the families affected, saying, “No family can digest this loss.”

Police officials attributed the stampede to a breakdown in crowd management caused by confusion over the victory parade schedule and the distribution of free entry passes. Although the RCB management had announced that the parade would commence at 5 PM via a post on X (formerly Twitter), many fans arrived hours in advance, hoping to secure a spot inside. As a result, rumors circulated that free passes were being handed out without adequate verification, drawing thousands more to the gates.

The Karnataka High Court has asked the Advocate General to obtain instructions from the State Government regarding the stampede that occurred on June 4 outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s victory celebrations, which resulted in multiple fatalities.

On June 5, a division bench led by Acting Chief Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice C. M. Joshi informed Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty that the matter would be heard at 2:30 p.m. Shetty assured the court he would present a brief report by then outlining the steps the government had taken in response to the tragedy.

The stampede claimed the lives of 11 people and left over 33 injured. Most of the deceased were reportedly young men and women, including students. Hospitals in the vicinity were inundated with casualties as medical teams rushed to treat those who had been trampled or hurt while attempting to enter the stadium.

The Karnataka High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of the tragic stampede that occurred during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL victory parade at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, June 4. The matter is scheduled for hearing today, June 5, at 2:30 PM.

BJP‘s Sambit Patra slams Karnataka CM over Bengaluru stampede, calls it a “government-manufactured” tragedy.

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“Stampede happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government decided to facilitate a celebration abruptly, without any planning. Why did they think of celebrating inside Vidhana Soudha and Shakti Soudha? This wasn’t even a government program. Eleven people have died – who will take responsibility? There were children, students, who will be held accountable? I demand a judicial inquiry under a sitting High Court judge, and DK Shivakumar must immediately resign. We’ll see what happens after that.”

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla slammed the Congress-led Bengaluru government for the stampede.

He said, “This is the height of shamelessness. It is arrogance after apathy, delusion and denial after disaster. What should have been a celebration turned into a catastrophe. It is a state-sponsored man-made tragedy and disaster for which Congress is entirely responsible. Look at the response of the Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah). He says many incidents take place. Kumbh took place. He’s blaming other states and saying, I have never raised these issues. What does he mean? The deputy CM (DK Shivakumar) blames the crowds but does not take responsibility… Instead of taking accountability and responsibility, Congress is again trying to blame the people. They have put publicity above people. They continued the show after lives were being lost… Congress should take accountability, and the CM and Deputy CM should immediately resign.”

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium that left 11 dead.

In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Sunak conveyed his and his wife Akshata Murty’s solidarity with the victims and their families.

“Mine and Akshata’s hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones or been hurt in the tragic events in Bengaluru. We celebrated with you yesterday, and we mourn with you today,” he wrote.

BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited a hospital in Bengaluru to meet those who were injured in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede on Wednesday.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed deep sorrow over the Bengaluru stampede, attributing the tragedy to poor crowd management. “It’s absolutely tragic,” he said, noting that India has long struggled with controlling large gatherings.

“We are not terribly good at crowd control—be it melas, religious events, or, as in this case, a cricket celebration.” Tharoor emphasised that the loss of 11 lives was unnecessary and avoidable, calling it a heartbreaking outcome of mismanagement. “When you read of a loss of life, you feel such sadness. My heart really goes out to the families,” he added, urging greater accountability and preparedness.

A deadly stampede near Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium was triggered by a rumour that free tickets were being distributed at Gate No. 7.

Thousands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans, gathered to celebrate the team’s first IPL title, surged toward the gate, creating a wave of panic and chaos. The narrow entrance, overwhelmed by the sudden rush, quickly became a death trap as people were pushed, trampled, and crushed in the frenzy.

What began as a moment of jubilation ended in tragedy, with 11 people losing their lives and over 30 injured—all sparked by misinformation and a lack of crowd control.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday blamed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for the stampede near Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium that left 11 dead and over 30 injured.

Speaking at a late-night press conference in New Delhi, Kumaraswamy alleged the tragedy was a result of Shivakumar’s “impatience, immaturity, and irresponsibility.”

He demanded the Deputy CM’s immediate dismissal from the cabinet. Criticising the Congress-led state government, Kumaraswamy said it was run by “arrogant fools,” adding that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was “inactive” and lacked control over his cabinet.

He also took aim at the Home Minister, calling him a mere follower of orders.

WATCH: Visuals from outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a stampede took place yesterday, claiming the lives of 11 people and injuring 33 people.

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“I had come to join the celebrations… I run a shop nearby. The problem started when a barricade was pushed down—some people got crushed underneath, and then others unknowingly began walking over them,” said an eyewitness, describing the tragic stampede incident.

(With PTI Inputs)

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"I came here to take part in the celebration... I have a shop here... The problem was that there was a barricade which was pushed, and a few people were crushed in that, and people started walking over them."… pic.twitter.com/jSscpaNE1i

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 4, 2025

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#watch | Bengaluru stampede | "Such incidents happened in many places; I am not going to defend it by comparing them and saying that it happened here and there... 50-60 people died in Kumbh Mela. I did not criticise. If Congress criticises, then that is a different matter. Did I… pic.twitter.com/pbvQZnO6Vm

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