The incident, which occurred near the Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) victory, resulted in the loss of at least eleven lives and injuries to several others. The Prime Minister's expression of grief and condolences to the bereaved families, echoed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the gravity of the situation.
He revealed that BWSSB, under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, is drafting innovative strategies to cater to the growing needs of the city, including newly added 110 villages in the Greater Bengaluru region. Shivakumar added that the state government is discussing the possibility of expanding BBMP’s jurisdiction and forming new municipalities under Greater Bengaluru.
The accused, H.V. Yerappa Reddy, serving as the Executive Engineer of C.V. Raman Nagar Division, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), was caught red-handed during a trap laid by the Lokayukta police based on a complaint filed by Hemant G.M., a contractor.