Bengaluru stampede: Netizens slam suspension of Commissioner Dayananda
Bengaluru: The state government’s decision to suspend Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda following the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium has drawn widespread anger on social media. Netizens criticised the move as unjust and politically motivated, sparking debates over accountability and fairness.
Many termed Dayananda “honest” and “among the finest officers,” alleging he was being made a scapegoat for the administration’s poor planning. Several users called for resistance from the police force, expressing solidarity with Dayananda and other officers suspended in the aftermath of the incident.
“Siddaramaiah’s new rulebook: suspend the honest, shield the guilty! We stand in complete solidarity with you, B Dayananda Gowda sir,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter). Another post described the move as setting “a dangerous precedent” and sending a “chilling message” to officers who uphold the law.
Social media user Nadeem Pasha called the suspension “unacceptable,” stating it exposed how political leaders abandon honest officers to protect their own interests. Activist Tushar Chandra urged the police to go on strike, arguing that people should take to the streets and demand responsible governance.
Others, like Sourabh Mathur, questioned why only the police were being punished. “Suspending the top cop is convenient, but what about those in political power who sanctioned and supervised the event? Accountability must begin at the top,” he wrote.
Adding to the criticism, former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao condemned the suspension in harsh terms, accusing the Chief Minister of caving in under pressure. “This is the darkest day in Karnataka police history. B Dayananda and his team worked tirelessly for Bengaluru’s safety. Everyone knows the Deputy CM’s role in this disaster, yet he is being shielded. The government has blood on its hands and has lost its mind,” Rao wrote on X.
The suspension has intensified scrutiny of the government's handling of the tragic incident, with many calling for a deeper probe into the political decisions that led to the chaos.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
