Karnataka govt blames RCB for Bengaluru stampede, cites safety lapses

The Karnataka government has blamed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a deadly stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, which resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries. The report to the High Court states RCB organized a victory parade without police permission, leading to chaotic crowd surges. Despite informing the police, RCB failed to submit a formal request, resulting in denied permission. Social media posts misled fans about entry protocols, causing confusion. The report criticizes RCB for mismanagement, stating that the event continued to avoid riots despite the crisis.