KSCA’s Shankar and Jayaram abscond after FIR in Bengaluru Stadium stampede case

In a major development following the June 4 stampede-like situation at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary Shankar and official Jayaram have gone absconding. The two have been named in an FIR for alleged mismanagement and negligence that led to chaos during the RCB victory celebrations.

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The incident stemmed from uncontrolled crowds that gathered in response to RCB’s misleading social media posts about a victory parade and free entry to celebrations at the stadium. Overwhelmed by the turnout and with only a few stadium gates opened, the situation spiraled into near-stampede conditions.

According to police, Shankar and Jayaram were responsible for critical logistics and coordination with law enforcement but allegedly failed to execute proper crowd control measures. Their failure to secure required approvals and ensure safety protocols has been flagged as a serious breach of responsibility.

Sources confirm that both officials disappeared shortly after the case was registered. Despite repeated attempts to contact them, they remain unreachable. Bengaluru police have now launched a full-scale search and are considering issuing lookout notices to prevent their escape from the city or state.

The arrest of RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale has already brought sports event mismanagement under scrutiny. The KSCA now finds itself at the center of a widening investigation, with increasing demands for accountability from cricket fans, city officials, and the public.

As the search for Shankar and Jayaram continues, the focus is firmly on systemic lapses in planning and the urgent need for responsible event management at high-profile venues.