The stampede, which occurred on June 4, claimed 11 lives and left many others injured.
The ex-gratia amount has been raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh for each bereaved family. “It is the hope of our government that the families who have lost their loved ones do not face further hardship due to financial problems,” Siddaramaiah posted on X, reaffirming the state’s support during this difficult time.
The stampede unfolded due to poor crowd management and miscommunication, turning what was meant to be a joyful celebration into a tragedy. In the wake of public outrage, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda was suspended.
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The incident also led to major changes within the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), with Secretary A. Shankar and Treasurer E.S. Jairam stepping down on June 7. The case has now been handed over to the CID for a full investigation. KSCA President Raghuram Bhat confirmed that while they haven’t been approached yet, the association is ready to fully cooperate with authorities.
