A memorial has been unveiled outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in memory of the 11 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) The fans who lost their lives in a stampede during the team's IPL victory celebration. Home Minister G Parameshwara inaugurated the memorial and paid floral tributes to the victims.
It was constructed near the stadium complex and honors those who died in the tragic incident that took place during the celebrations following RCB's IPL title win. Many dignitaries including MLA NA Harris, MLC DS Arun Kumar, KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, RCB CEO Rajesh Menon, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh and KSCA office bearers Santosh Menon, Sujit Somasundar and Vinay Mrityunjay were present on the occasion.
“Everyone is aware of last year's tragic stampede incident in which 11 youngsters who had come to celebrate RCB's maiden IPL win lost their lives. At that time, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and the state government faced criticism nationally and internationally,” Parameshwara was quoted as saying by The Hans India.
“The government intervened and initiated several measures. The families of the deceased were consoled by the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and all of us. At that time, KSCA and RCB also expressed their condolences. This tragedy should not have happened, but it happened. The government, in its discretion, appointed the Justice Michael D'Cunha Commission to identify the lapses. The commission submitted its report, and based on it, the government held discussions with all concerned agencies and asked them to implement its recommendations. Instructed.”
Parameshwara further said that, as per the government's decision, permission has been given to host a cricket match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. After almost a year, the venue is set to host a match again, with fans expressing their excitement but also stressing the need to take precautions.
Parameshwara said, “The commission has outlined both short-term and long-term recommendations. I thank KSCA for building this memorial in the memory of the deceased fans. It is a lasting tribute. Similarly, RCB and other agencies have also expressed their respect. Through this programme, we have expressed our condolences.”
“Necessary reforms have been made. The police department, Bengaluru civic agency and our committee are satisfied with the arrangements. I believe the police, KSCA and RCB have made adequate preparations. We have issued instructions to ensure that no such incident happens in the future. All parties have agreed to this. KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad, who has represented the country at the international level, is leading the organization. It is a challenge for his team, and I wish him all the best.” “I am,” he said.
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