Criminal investigation department

Cubbon Park Police Station Police: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of five senior police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division) in connection with the to stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in the death of at least 11 people.

CM Siddaramaiah made the announcement at the emergency press meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha here. The CM further announced the handing over of the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

He further stated that a one-man commission has been formed under the leadership of Justice John Michael D’Cunha, a retired High Court judge to look into the matter.