Quickly after the stampede on Wednesday, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) distanced itself from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations.
Saying that the state authorities and native administration ought to “take be aware” of the occasions that unfolded, the BCCI officers maintained that their duty ended with the completion of the event.
“As soon as the IPL ultimate is over and after the presentation, BCCI has no function to play on what the franchise and the workforce go and do on their dwelling floor,” BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia informed The Indian Specific. “(RCB) didn’t have to tell us or take our permission, and the BCCI doesn’t have to observe them both.”
Denying any prior info, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal stated: “We had no information of any victory parade or celebrations deliberate in Bengaluru. We had no thought who organised it and the way so many followers got here there.”
“The RCB administration additionally had no thought what was taking place outdoors as a result of they had been contained in the stadium. As quickly as we bought to know, we spoke to RCB officers, and so they knowledgeable us that they had been winding up the celebrations. I’m certain the state authorities and native administration would additionally be aware of this occasion,” Dhumal stated.
Folks rummage via footwear strewn outdoors M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after a stampede brought on by frenzied followers celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory. (AP photograph)
Saikia underlined the necessity for correct planning earlier than holding such occasions. “Whereas organising this sort of occasion, they need to correctly coordinate with native regulation enforcement authorities in order that nothing untoward occurs,” he stated.
The day started with the primary official announcement at round 7 am a few victory parade on RCB’s social media handles. “RCB Victory Parade in Bengaluru. This one’s for you, twelfth Man Military. For each cheer, each tear, yearly. Loyalty is Royalty and right this moment, the crown is yours. Extra particulars quickly,” the franchise stated in a submit on X from its official deal with.
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And at 3:14 pm: “RCB Victory Parade: At the moment at 5 pm IST. Victory parade might be adopted by celebrations on the Chinnaswamy stadium. We request all followers to comply with tips set by police and different authorities, so that everybody can benefit from the roadshow peacefully. Free passes (restricted entry) accessible on the web site.”
However quickly, media experiences in regards to the parade getting cancelled began doing the rounds. At 3:48 pm, Bengaluru Metropolis Visitors police posted an advisory a few felicitation programme within the night with no point out of any parade. However lakhs of followers assembled on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and tried to get in, leading to a stampede.
Later within the night, RCB expressed anguish on the deaths and stated they made the required modifications to their programme as soon as they got here to know what was taking place outdoors the stadium. “The security and well-being of everyone seems to be of utmost significance to us. RCB mourns the tragic lack of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected households,” the franchise stated in an announcement. “Instantly upon being made conscious of the scenario, we promptly amended our programme, and adopted the steerage and recommendation of the native administration.”
RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation have introduced an ex-gratia fee of Rs 5 lakh to the households of every of the deceased.