Bengaluru, Jun 12 (UNI) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Thursday urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to take suo motu cognisance of the June 4 stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here, which left 11 people dead and 75 injured during the IPL victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
In a letter addressed to NHRC Chairperson, Ashoka alleged gross negligence and administrative failure on the part of the state government, police, and event organisers. He described the incident as a “grave human rights violation” and called for a comprehensive investigation to fix accountability.
“This is not merely an unfortunate accident—it reflects a systemic failure and blatant disregard for public safety. The fundamental right to life of the victims was violated,” Ashoka stated.