Karnataka to Act Against RCB Event Organisers After Accepting Stampede Report

The cabinet also decided that it will initiate action against private organisations that were involved in holding the RCB victory celebration, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told PTI after the meeting. "The cabinet has decided to accept Justice John Michael D'Cunha's report and take legal action on its basis," he said.

The legal action will be against private associations and companies such as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and DNA Entertainment Networks. As far as the officers are concerned, a departmental inquiry will be initiated, the minister said.

He further said that whoever is responsible for the stampede and negligence have been indicated in Justice D'Cunha report. The judicial probe was ordered by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on June 5, a day after the tragedy took place. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and Additional Commissioner (West) Vikash Kumar Vikash were among those who were suspended following the stampede. The incident occurred during a victory parade organised by the RCB franchise after their successful IPL campaign. A massive crowd gathered outside the stadium, leading to stampede.