Karnataka High Court takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru stampede, hearing later today

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the tragic stampede that took place outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, leaving 11 people dead and at least 56 injured. The court will hear the matter at 2.30 pm. The incident occurred during celebrations marking Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win, where thousands had gathered in anticipation of the team’s public appearance.