Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is taking legal action to dismiss a police complaint filed against its top officials following a chaotic incident during cricket ticket sales in Bengaluru last November. The association has approached the Karnataka High Court, arguing that the First Information Report (FIR) is unwarranted.
The trouble began when huge crowds gathered at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hoping to buy tickets for a T20 International match between India and Australia. Demand far outstripped supply, leading to a desperate scramble. The situation quickly escalated, with reports of a stampede-like scenario, scuffles breaking out among fans, and police resorting to a lathi charge (baton charge) to control the surging crowd. Several people were reportedly injured in the melee.
In the aftermath, the Cubbon Park police registered an FIR against KSCA office-bearers, including the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The complaint likely accuses them of negligence and inadequate arrangements for managing the large number of fans, which allegedly led to the dangerous and chaotic conditions.
In its petition to the High Court, the KSCA claims it had taken "all necessary precautions" for the ticket sales process. They also stated that they had requested and been provided with sufficient police deployment to manage the anticipated crowds. The association is essentially arguing that they did what was required on their part and are now seeking to have the police case against their officials quashed, meaning formally nullified or cancelled.
The High Court is expected to hear KSCA's plea. This incident highlights the immense pressure and challenges involved in managing ticket sales for high-profile sporting events in India, where cricket fandom often reaches fever pitch. The outcome of this legal challenge could have implications for how event organizers are held accountable for crowd management and safety in the future.
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