Chinnaswamy stampede: Karnataka High Court grants interim bail to RCB marketing head, DNA reps

The Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to the marketing head of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL team and representatives of an event management company who were arrested in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. The stampede, which resulted in fatalities, occurred during a crowd surge before a planned victory celebration. The court, while granting interim relief, likely considered that the accused were not a flight risk and that their immediate custodial interrogation was not necessary. The bail allows them to be released from custody while the investigation continues. This case has brought to the forefront the issue of safety management and accountability during large-scale public events. The High Court's final decision on the matter will be crucial in defining the scope of responsibility for event organizers and corporate entities in ensuring public safety.