Complaint filed against RCB star player Virat Kohli in Chinnaswamy stadium stampede tragedy case
Bengaluru: A complaint has been filed against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star player Virat Kohli in connection with the stampede that occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s IPL victory celebrations.
The incident, which occurred during the team's IPL victory event, led to the deaths of 11 people and left several others injured, raising serious concerns over crowd management and accountability.
An FIR had already been registered at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park police station against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and DNA Networks, the event organiser. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
On Friday, the Real Fighters Forum demanded that an FIR be filed against Kohli as well, alleging that his involvement in promoting and participating in the event contributed to the chaos. HM Venkatesh, representing the forum, has formally submitted a complaint against Kohli.
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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).
