Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium deemed ‘unsafe’ for hosting large public gatherings

The stadium in Bengaluru is not equipped to host large-scale ‘design, structure unsafe.’

Recent reports suggest that Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is deemed ‘unsafe’ for hosting large public gatherings. During the joyous celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), tragedy unfolded as 11 innocent lives were lost in a stampede that happened outside the ground when the Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations were going on. In the incident’s aftermath, Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission was appointed by the Karnataka government to find out what led to such an incident and who was possibly responsible for it.

Chinnaswamy Stadium deemed ‘unsafe.’

ESPNcricinfo reported that the stadium’s “design and structure” are “unsuitable and unsafe” for mass gatherings. The report also states that if large events continue to take place at the uber-popular venue, then there would be “unacceptable risks to public safety, urban mobility, and emergency preparedness.” The Commission, through the report, indicted RCB, event management company DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for their role in the stampede that happened on the afternoon of June 4.

The Commission’s report recommends relocation.

The report by the Commission recommended that large-scale events be relocated to other venues, which are “better suited” to handle big crowds. The report stated, “Any future venue should adhere to international standards.” The stadium is slated to host several key events in the next few months, including the opening fixture, a semi-final, and potentially the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup.