RCB’s IPL victory event outside Chinnaswamy Stadium draws backlash after stampede and vandalism in historic park; formal complaint targets multiple authorities.
A civic group in Bengaluru has lodged a police complaint following damage to the iconic Cubbon Park during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL celebration on June 4. The Cubbon Park Walkers’ Association has accused the Karnataka government, RCB, and other stakeholders of negligence leading to public property destruction.
Key Points:
The complaint follows a stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations near Chinnaswamy Stadium, which led to 11 deaths and dozens of injuries.
The Cubbon Park Walkers’ Association claims large crowds trampled into the park, damaging fences, ornamental plants, and trees, and even defecating on the grounds.
The complaint was filed with Cubbon Park Police, naming:
The Karnataka Government
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
Event manager DNA Entertainment
Army Sub Area, which is reportedly in charge of the park land
The group alleged “dereliction of duty” by the authorities for failing to manage crowd control and protect public property.
The association raised concerns about jurisdictional ambiguity over Cubbon Park—pointing out the lack of official land transfer from Army to State authorities.
This complaint follows earlier FIRs against RCB, KSCA, and event organizers, which include charges of criminal negligence and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The KSCA has moved the High Court challenging the FIR, arguing that they were not responsible for crowd control.
Next Steps:
Police will examine the complaint and determine if further legal action is warranted.
Broader investigations are ongoing into the organizational failures that led to the stampede.
There are growing calls for greater accountability and transparency in managing large public events, especially when held near sensitive or historic public spaces like Cubbon Park.
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