Karnataka government exonerates three IPS officers in Chinnaswamy stampede case, closes departmental inquiries
The Karnataka government has exonerated three senior IPS officers, including former Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, regarding the 2025 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. While the disciplinary inquiries were closed, one officer received a formal warning to ensure future accountability.
Why it matters
This decision concludes a high-profile administrative investigation into a major public safety failure that resulted in 11 fatalities.
The Karnataka government has closed the departmental inquiry proceedings against three senior IPS officers, including the then Bengaluru City Commissioner of Police B. Dayananda, who were facing disciplinary action over the June 4, 2025, Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, exonerating them of all charges under the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969.
On the fateful day, a crowd surge and stampede during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden Indian Premier League title win led to the death of 11 people and injuries sustained by 56 others. Disciplinary action had been initiated against the officers following this incident.
The orders, issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV) on Tuesday, relate to Mr. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, the then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar, the then Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Division.
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