Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Royal Challengers Bengaluru felicitation. This was despite a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eleven people died and 56 were injured. Siddaramaiah claimed he learned of the deaths later. He said the Karnataka State Cricket Association organized the event. A DCP letter surfaced warning of security risks. It highlighted inadequate personnel for a large gathering.

Raids are underway at his official residence, from where Rs 47 lakh cash has already been recovered

During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel argued that his client Ajeet Yadav (24) put up the post after getting carried away by emotions.