A formal complaint has been lodged at Cubbon Park Police Station against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and 12 others in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 that claimed 11 lives during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebration.
Social activist T.J. Abraham filed the complaint, naming Shivakumar as the prime accused, alleging the tragedy was a result of a motivated and orchestrated plan, not an accident. CM Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G. Parameshwara were listed as the 13th and 14th accused, respectively.
Others named include Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, DPAR Secretary Satyavathi, KSCA CEO Subendhu Ghosh, RCB executive Menon Vijayan Rajesh, DNA Networks MD Thimmaiah Venkata Vardhana, and several senior police officials, including ex-Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda.
Abraham alleged that instead of an open bus parade, the event was held inside the stadium under instructions from Shivakumar, who he claimed had attempted to purchase the RCB franchise&mdash;a deal that allegedly fell through due to price disagreements.
He further questioned the lack of formal permissions for the event and raised concerns about public safety protocols being ignored. The complaint seeks registration of an FIR under charges including culpable homicide and conspiracy.
Police have not yet confirmed the registration of an FIR, but the case has stirred political and public attention.
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Chinnaswamy Stampede: Complaint Filed Against CM, Dy CM

Activist alleges criminal conspiracy; 14 named in FIR request over June 4 tragedy that killed 11

Chinnaswamy Stampede: Complaint Filed Against CM, Dy CM

Activist alleges criminal conspiracy; 14 named in FIR request over June 4 tragedy that killed 11

June 20, 2025 | 24:49 IST