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Karnataka Government Clears Three Police Officers in Bengaluru Stampede Case
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2026-07-15 17:49   Justice   10

Karnataka Government Clears Three Police Officers in Bengaluru Stampede Case

The Karnataka government has formally closed disciplinary proceedings against three Indian Police Service officers involved in the 2025 Bengaluru stampede incident that resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries.The decision to drop charges came after reviewing the officers' written defenses and administrative recommendations.The stampede occurred at Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4, 2025, during a celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory.Initially, five officers including former Commissioner B Dayananda were suspended for negligence, but their suspensions were later revoked.A tribunal ruled in favor of one officer, prompting the government to revoke his suspension.All five officers submitted detailed responses denying negligence, leading to the closure of disciplinary cases.This marks a significant development in the legal and administrative response to the tragic incident.

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