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Eleven supporters aged between 14 and 29 died in a stampede outside the stadium in June after RCB won the IPL for the first time.

RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) were forced to enhance security measures after the stampede on June 4, 2025, near the stadium.

The use of firecrackers, flame effects, and smoke-emitting devices during mantapa displays is also banned due to the high risk of fire accidents and potential stampedes.

RCB had also announced financial support of Rs 10 lakh to each of the 11 families of the deceased as ‘a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity’.

The report, however, gave a clean chit to the government that allowed the celebrations.

Vikash Kumar’s counsel says suspension not backed by records; argues intelligence report can’t justify action as its head was also transferred