RCB stampede tragedy: Virat Kohli says he’s ‘absolutely gutted’
₹5 lakh compensation announced for victims’ families
Bengaluru: Cricketer Virat Kohli expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that occurred outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations, which claimed at least 11 lives. Sharing the official statement from RCB on Instagram, Kohli wrote, “At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted.”
The RCB statement said the team was “deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents.” It added, “The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us. RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected families.”
RCB clarified that it amended its programme as soon as it was informed about the situation and followed instructions from the local authorities. “We urge all our supporters to please stay safe,” the statement read.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) also expressed “deep concern and heartfelt condolences” over the tragedy. KSCA’s Chief Finance Officer, Shivaji Lokre, stated, “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of life and the injuries sustained. We sincerely regret this tragedy and stand in solidarity with the bereaved families during this extremely difficult time.”
RCB and KSCA jointly announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives. Lokre clarified that this amount is not intended to replace the value of human life, but as “a gesture of support and solidarity.”
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Stray dogs in Delhi-NCR: SC modifies direction, says canines be released after sterilisation
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from dog shelters in Delhi-NCR, and said the picked up canines be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area.
A three-judge special bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath made clear that this relocation shall not apply to dogs infected with rabies or suspected to be infected with rabies and those displaying aggressive behaviour.
The bench, also comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaraia, said the August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from dog shelters shall be kept in abeyance for the time being.
The bench directed the municipal authorities to create dedicated feeding space where people can feed stray dogs.
It said the feeding areas shall be created by civic bodies keeping in view population, concentration of stray dogs in particular municipal ward.
The bench made it clear that feeding of stray dogs shall not be permitted on the streets.
It said notice boards shall be placed near designated feeding areas mentioning that stray dogs shall only be fed in such areas.
It said persons found feeding stray dogs on the streets shall be liable to be proceeded with under relevant legal framework.
Expanding the scope of the matter pan-India, the bench impleaded all the states and Union Territories as parties in the matter and transferred to itself the pleas pending before different high courts on the issue of stray dogs.
It posted the matter for hearing after eight weeks.
The bench passed the order on the interim prayer seeking a stay on the August 11 direction.
The top court delivered its order in a suo motu case initiated on July 28 over a media report on stray dog bites leading to rabies, particularly among children, in the national capital.
A two-judge bench of the apex court had on August 11 passed a slew of directions, including ordering the authorities in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, to start picking up stray dogs from all localities "at the earliest" and relocate the canines to dog shelters.
