Karnataka State Cricket Association Officials Resign After Tragic Incident
Resignation of KSCA Officials
In the wake of a tragic stampede in Bengaluru, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has faced significant backlash. Reports indicate that A. Shankar and E.S. Jairam have resigned from their positions as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Their resignations come as they acknowledge their moral responsibility for the chaos that occurred during the Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL victory celebration, which led to the unfortunate loss of 11 lives.
Official Statement from KSCA
KSCA Secretary A. Shankar and Treasurer E. Jairam stated, "While our involvement was minimal, we resign out of moral responsibility." #RCB #KSCA #Bengaluru #IPL2025 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/kuDFqoSsCP
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) June 7, 2025
Communication with the Government
In a letter sent to the government, KSCA informed that if the Royal Challengers Bangalore had won the IPL 2025 final on June 3, DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd. was set to organize the celebration at the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha. KSCA had tasked DNA Entertainment with managing all necessary arrangements for the event at the designated location.
Legal Proceedings and FIR
The KSCA has asserted in the High Court that its officials should not be held accountable for the incident. They clarified that IPL events are managed by RCB in collaboration with DNA Entertainment Networks, and KSCA's role was limited to providing the venue and facilities. The association claims that the FIRs filed against its members were initiated by the police without proper investigation.
High Court's Temporary Relief
The Karnataka High Court, led by Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar, has granted temporary relief by halting any punitive actions against KSCA officials for the time being. The court has instructed them to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. A hearing regarding the FIR is scheduled for June 16, and the court has taken notice of the incident, requesting the government to submit a status report for review on June 10.