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Bengaluru stampede: Compensation increased to Rs 25 lakh; KSCA Secretary, Treasurer Resignation | Bharat News

Bengaluru stampede: Compensation increased to Rs 25 lakh; KSCA Secretary, Treasurer Resignation

New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced an increase in compensation for families of those who died in a tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is already Rs 25 lakh above Rs 10 lakh. On June 4, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) The incident during the IPL victory ceremony injured 11 people and injured 56 others.The decision comes as part of the government’s widespread response to the tragedy, which has triggered the lack of public outrage on mismanagement and the lack of congestion in the high-profile event.Retired HC Judge to lead the investigationThe Government of Karnataka has formed an one-person inquiry commission under retired High Court Judge John Michael Kunha to investigate the leading circumstances for Stamped. The Commission will identify laps, lapse and responsible people to prevent similar incidents in future, and recommend measures. As per the government’s directive, the panel is expected to submit its report within 30 days.An official notification dated June 5 confirmed that the Commission would work under the Commission’s Commissions with full powers to call witnesses and check evidence under the Code of Civil Procedure.KSCA officials resignedIn view of the tragedy, two top officials of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Secretary, a Shankar and Treasurer S. Jeram resigned from their posts on Saturday, which had “moral responsibility” for the stampede.KSCA President Raghuram Bhat said that resignations were accepted during an emergency management committee meeting. “We are ready to fully cooperate with the government and the High Court. We have nothing to hide, ”Bhat told reporters.He said that the KSCA will provide all necessary assistance to the ongoing investigation and emphasized that transparency would be maintained in the entire process.Stamped took place outside the stadium on the evening of June 4, as thousands of people gathered to celebrate the RCB team after winning their first IPL title. The crowd was swollen beyond control, triggering a deadly congestion which caused many deadly and injuries.

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