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**Bengaluru Stampede Inquiry Intensifies, Former Police Commissioner Summoned**

**Bengaluru, India – June 23, 2025** – The magisterial inquiry into the deadly stampede that occurred at Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4th, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, has entered a critical phase. Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, who heads the inquiry, has issued a summons to former Police Commissioner B. Dayananda to appear before the probe. Mr. Dayananda has reportedly requested additional time to prepare.

The inquiry, which began by interviewing victims, has already taken statements from over 40 police personnel, including senior officials. The investigation is now focusing on five officers, from the Cubbon Park Police inspector to the City Police Commissioner, who were suspended by the state government on June 6th for their alleged roles in the incident. Inspector A.V. Girish and Assistant Commissioner of Police C. Balakrishna have already provided their statements.

The statements of the three IPS officers – Deputy Commissioner of Police Shekhar H.T., Additional Commissioner Vikash Kumar Vikash and former Police Commissioner B. Dayananda is pending. Sources suggest that Mr. Dayananda will likely be the last officer to provide his testimony.

Adding to the scrutiny, a separate judicial inquiry led by former High Court Justice Micheal D’Cunha is also underway, with several police officers who were present at the stadium on the night of the stampede already having given their accounts.

The dual investigations aim to determine the causes of the stampede and hold those responsible accountable.

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