A police complaint has reportedly been lodged against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli in connection with the deadly stampede during the franchise’s victory celebrations in Bengaluru. However, no FIR has been registered on his complaint yet.

The event, organised by a top event management company, saw record turnout, leading to chaos and a stampede as fans rushed to catch a glimpse of Kohli and other cricketers. Activist AM Venkatesh, a member of Naija Horatagaarara Vedikem, a Kannada organisation, filed the complaint.

Meanwhile, two additional cases have also been registered with the Cubbon Park police station regarding the stampede.

Some seek Kohli’s arrest

The backlash has targeted not only the RCB management but also its star player Virat Kohli. Public anger has grown so intense that the hashtag #ArrestKohli trended on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, with many users seeking legal action against him.

Some slammed Kohli for flying to London a day soon after the tragedy. Public anger has grown so intense that the hashtag #ArrestKohli trended on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, with many users seeking legal action against him.

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Crowd management event organiser’s job: KSCA letter surfaces

Siddaramaiah sacks his political secretary

Intelligence head Hemant Nilmbalkar transferred

A clutch of FIRs filed against RCB, KSCA

BJP delegation visits Cubbon Park police station, files complaint against CM, Dy CM

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