CID Begins Probe into Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Incident

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, June 8, 2025: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Saturday launched its investigation into the stampede incident that occurred at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

CID officials inspected various entry gates where the stampede took place and conducted a detailed examination of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) stadium and office. The state government had recently handed over the case to the CID for further investigation.

As part of the probe, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and the Cubbon Park Police jointly arrested Nikhil Sosale, Head of Marketing and Revenue for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), along with three individuals from DNA Entertainment Private Limited. CID sources confirmed plans to request a body warrant from the court on Monday to facilitate their interrogation.

Meanwhile, any action against KSCA office-bearers remains on hold due to a High Court directive. CID sources stated that the next steps in investigating cases involving KSCA would depend on further judicial orders.

The incident has sparked widespread concern over stadium safety and crowd management, prompting a thorough inquiry into the lapses that led to the tragic event.