The stampede occurred throughout the victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the workforce received their first-ever IPL title, ending an 18-year wait. The incident left 11 folks lifeless and over 50 injured.
In keeping with ESPNCricinfo, the fee's report says the stadium's design and construction aren't appropriate for internet hosting massive gatherings. The panel warned that holding such occasions there might trigger severe dangers to public security, visitors, and emergency response.
The report blamed RCB, its occasion companions DNA Leisure, and the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation (KSCA) for his or her roles within the poorly deliberate occasion. The panel referred to as for future large-scale occasions to be moved to better-equipped venues that meet worldwide security requirements.
Upcoming Matches in Doubt
This discovering places doubt over the upcoming matches scheduled at Chinnaswamy Stadium, together with the opening match and a semifinal of the ICC Ladies's ODI Cricket World Cup, set to be held between 30 September and a couple of November.
The KSCA has additionally determined that its upcoming Maharaja Trophy T20 League, beginning 11 August, might be held behind closed doorways (with out spectators).
Stadium Lacks Fundamental Security Options
In-built 1974, the stadium doesn't meet a number of trendy security necessities, together with:
- Correct queuing and crowd management areas
- Sufficient entry and exit gates
- Quick access to public transport
- Emergency evacuation plans that observe international requirements
- Enough parking and drop-off areas
The report famous that these shortcomings made the venue unsafe for giant occasions.
Officers Named within the Report
The panel has really useful motion towards a number of folks, together with:
- KSCA president Raghuram Bhat
- Former secretary A Shankar and former treasurer ES Jairam, who've already resigned
- RCB vice-president Rajesh Menon
- DNA Leisure MD T Venkat Vardhan and VP Sunil Mathur
A number of law enforcement officials had been additionally held accountable, together with B Dayananda, Vikash Kumar, Shekhar HT, C Balakrishna, and AK Girish, all of whom had been faraway from their posts after the tragedy by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The Karnataka authorities, which had additionally held a public celebration with RCB gamers at Vidhana Soudha, is anticipated to debate the fee's suggestions at its subsequent cupboard assembly, in keeping with ESPNCricinfo.
Inputs from ANI
