M. in Bengaluru. The Chinnaswamy Stadium may be prevented from hosting high-up state events as the government has decided to take action on the findings of Justice John Michael Kunha Commission report, concluding that the design and structure of the stadium is unsuitable and unsafe for mass ceremonies.
The commission was established outside the stadium to investigate the tragic stampede on June 4, resulting in 11 people. The incident took place on the road around the venue during the victory parade ceremony after the victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025,
The report highlighted several important deficiencies, including the lack of objective-manufactured queues and circulation areas separated from public roads, insufficient number of gates for large-scale entry and exit, insufficient integration with public transport and tourism hub, and absence of emergency withdrawal plans to suit international security standards. Adequate parking and drop-off infrastructure to handle participating versions.
The Commission said as quoted by Deccan Herald, “Any future place should follow international standards.”
The panel said in its report, “As long as such infrastructural changes are made, the high attendance events at the existing location cause unacceptable risks to public safety, urban mobility and emergency preparations,” the panel said in its report.
Current structure obstructs the movements of pedestrians, vehicles during congestion events
Built in 1974, the 32,000-capacity structure complex is managed and managed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The stadium has 16 acres and 32 prostrates owned by the Public Works Department (PWD), which leased the property to the KSCA for a period of 99 years starting in July 1969. There was also a National Cricket Academy facility next to the site,
“The design and structure of the stadium was inappropriate and insecure for a large -scale gathering [sic]All entry and exit gates were opening directly into the pavement. The huge and organized holding area for the crowd was not provided on entry, as a result, the audience was forced to queue on the pavement or road (interrupted) and endanger the movement of pedestrians and vehicles, as well as forced the crowd to join the crowd to join the crowd, especially in the absence of proper security, especially in the absence of proper security, “.
The panel has recommended action KSCA President Raghuram BhatFormer-secretary A Shanler, East-Caste Speaker ES Jeram, RCB Vice President Rajesh Menon, DNA Entertainment Network MD T Venkat Vardhan and VP Sunil Mathur, Police Officer B Dayanand, Vikash Kumar Vikash, Shekhar H. Tekanwar, C. Balakrishnav and AK Jirish. The government's next cabinet meeting is expected to decide on the recommendations.
Chinnaswamy set to host Maharaja Trophy
Historical site is now slapped to host Maharaja Trophy Ksca T20 For the 2025 edition of the state-based 20 overs tournament. All 34 matches of the league will be hosted in Bengaluru, and it seems that the tournament has not received any objection in the case of sports hosting in Chinnaswamy. The tournament will start from August 11 and will run till 28 August.
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