Karnataka High Court asks State Government nine questions regarding Bengaluru stampede

The Karnataka High Court has posed nine questions to the state government after the unfortunate Bengaluru stampede incident, which resulted in the death of 11 people and injuries to over 40. The celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium organised by the RCB management turned tragic for some people who were stuck outside.

The Karnataka HC has been overseeing the case after a suo motu writ petition. The HC has asked the state government some major questions. Headed by the Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi, the High Court seeks answers from the government by Tuesday, June 10. 

9 questions asked by the Karnataka High Court to the State Government

• Who decided to hold the victory celebration? In what manner and when? 
• Was any permission sought to organise the event? 
• And whether any SOP (standard operating procedure) has been formulated to manage a crowd of 50,000 and above in any sports event and celebrations of this nature?
• What steps were taken to regulate the traffic?
• Was any assessment made in advance on the number of people who may be present at the time of the celebrations?
• What medical and other facilities were arranged at the venue?
• Whether persons injured were given immediate medical attention by the medical experts at the venue? If not, why?
• How much time was taken to take the injured to the hospital?
• What steps were taken to regulate the public/crowd?

The suo motu petition from the Karnataka HC has led to strict actions against the parties involved in the incident. Five police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, were suspended. Likewise, the Political Secretary of the Karnataka CM was relieved from his duty.

For those who suffered in the incident, the state government, KSCA, and RCB have vowed to help with monetarily. RCB has additionally established the RCB Cares to take care of the injured people and help the families of the deceased. The Karnataka government has promised to ensure the treatment of victims free of cost.