Home Minister G Parameshwara addressed the recent victory celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), stating unequivocally that the event was organized by RCB themselves, not at the behest of the state government. “We did not request the RCB or the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), they organised it (the victory celebration),” Parameshwara explained.
He further elaborated that RCB was responsible for bringing the team to Bengaluru for the festivities. It was at this point, he noted, that the government decided to facilitate the celebration, recognizing the team’s connection to the city. “They are the ones who brought the team to Bengaluru. The government also felt it should facilitate this, as it was the Bengaluru team. We, as the government, only participated in this event, and I feel very sorry that this incident happened,” Parameshwara said.
Regarding the stampede incident that occurred during the celebrations, Parameshwara confirmed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a magisterial inquiry. “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the stampede incident. Let the report be out so that action can be taken if any lapses are found and whoever is responsible for the same,” the state Home Minister affirmed.
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