Former Bengaluru police Commissioner summoned over Chinnaswamy stadium stampede
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadish has issued a summons notice to former Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayanand to appear for questioning on June 13 in connection with the tragic stampede incident near Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed the lives of 11 people.
In parallel with the ongoing CID investigation, a separate inquiry is being conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadish. As part of this inquiry, statements from individuals injured during the incident have already been recorded.
B. Dayanand, who was among five senior officers suspended by the state government over alleged security lapses during the RCB victory celebration event, is now expected to provide his statement before the inquiry panel.
Additionally, serious allegations have surfaced against Satyavati, Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), concerning the mishandling of official correspondence related to the event. Sources suggest she too may soon receive a notice to appear before the inquiry panel.
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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).
