The Anatomy of a Stampede in Bengaluru
- A stampede during a celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru resulted in the deaths of 11 people and injuries to over 50 others.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India formed a committee to create guidelines to prevent similar incidents, emphasizing the need for public safety.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced compensation for the victims' families and free treatment for the injured, amid criticism of the state's preparations.
- An FIR was registered against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the event management company, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association due to inadequate crowd management.
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BCCI forms three-member committee to prevent future incidents after Bengaluru stampede
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) formed a three-member committee after 11 lives were lost and over 50 people were injured in the Bengaluru stampede, which took place on June 3. The committee will comprise BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who will also be the chairman of this group. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia and Rajeev Shukla will be two other members in the committee. BCCI has confirmed the development via an official statement. It wa…
Saikia to head BCCI panel to draft guidelines for preventing Bengaluru-like stampede incidents
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it has formed a committee, to be headed by Secretary Devajit Saikia, which will be tasked to formulate guidelines in 15 days to prevent incidents like the Bengaluru stampede in future. The committee also has vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as other members. The decision taken in the 28th BCCI Apex Council meeting held on Saturday comes in the after…
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