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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced plans to consider shifting Chinnaswamy Stadium to a new location.
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This comes after the tragic stampede on June 4 during RCB’s victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives.
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The CM expressed his personal sorrow over the incident and emphasized the government’s commitment to preventing such tragedies in the future.
Details from CM Siddaramaiah
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Five police officers have been suspended related to the incident.
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The intelligence chief and the CM’s political secretary have been replaced as part of administrative changes.
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The CM clarified that the administration had no lapse in handling the crowd outside the stadium.
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Legal action is underway against those responsible, and the government will not face embarrassment over this.
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Siddaramaiah stated he will not resign over this incident.
RCB’s Legal Response
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Royal Challengers Bangalore has moved the Karnataka High Court, seeking cancellation of the criminal case registered against it in connection with the stampede.
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One senior RCB official is currently in judicial custody related to the case.
What This Means
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Moving Chinnaswamy Stadium could be a major decision aimed at better managing large crowds and ensuring safety during events in the future.
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Meanwhile, investigations and legal proceedings are ongoing to find accountability for the tragedy.