1. Why New Guidelines Were Needed
On June 4, during the RCB IPL victory fest near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, over two lakh fans gathered to celebrate. Despite a ban by traffic police on a victory parade, the RCB public announcement led to a massive crowd and a tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6gulfnews.com+6sports.ndtv.com+6sports.ndtv.comcricxtasy.com+4cricket.one+4sports.ndtv.com+4.
2. BCCI’s Response
The BCCI formed a three-member committee headed by Secretary Devajit Saikia to draft celebratory protocols ipl.com+4cricxtasy.com+4indiatoday.in+4. These new rules are mandatory for all franchises.
3. The 10-Point Safety Guidelines
No celebrations within 3–4 days of winning – Allows time for planning and coordination indiatoday.in+4gulfnews.com+4ipl.com+4.
No quick or rushed events – Helps avoid poor crowd management gulfnews.com+4indiatoday.in+4ipl.com+4.
BCCI approval required – Teams must get written permission from the board before planning celebrations timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6sports.ndtv.com+6gulfnews.com+6.
Multiple layers of security (4–5 tiers) – Comprehensive coverage is essential cricket.one+4sports.ndtv.com+4indiatoday.in+4.
Security covering transit paths – Ensures player and staff safety in transit cricxtasy.com+6sports.ndtv.com+6ipl.com+6.
Protect players and staff at all times – Dedicated security arrangements throughout event ipl.com+2sports.ndtv.com+2indiatoday.in+2.
Clearance from police – District police permissions mandatory cricket.one+4sports.ndtv.com+4indiatoday.in+4.
State government approval – Event authorization required at state level .
Local civic body concurrence – Additional permissions for public gathering points cricket.one+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
No event without full legal clearance – No exceptions permitted gulfnews.com+4sports.ndtv.com+4ipl.com+4.
4. What Experts Say
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized these measures are “treated with utmost seriousness to avoid any future mishaps” ipl.com+4indiatoday.in+4sports.ndtv.com+4. India coach Gautam Gambhir expressed that roadshows should be avoided altogether unless crowd safety can be fully assured sports.ndtv.com.
5. Accountability and Future Enforcement
RCB’s Head of Marketing and officials from DNA Entertainment were arrested after the incident. KSCA officials resigned. The Karnataka government is also planning tougher crowd-control regulations for major events ipl.com+1indiatoday.in+1.
✅ Conclusion
The BCCI’s newly instituted 10-point guidelines aim to safeguard fans and participants in post-IPL celebrations. By mandating official approvals, layered security, and crowd-control measures, the board seeks to avert any repeat of the devastating Bengaluru tragedy.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Why did BCCI wait 3–4 days to hold celebrations?
To ensure meticulous planning with civic bodies and security agencies, reducing risks cricxtasy.com+4gulfnews.com+4indiatoday.in+4.
Q2. Who must approve these events?
Approval is required from the BCCI, local police, state government, and civic bodies indiatoday.in+2sports.ndtv.com+2ipl.com+2.
Q3. What security measures are required?
Events must deploy 4–5 tiers of trained security staff covering transit routes, venues, and staff protection indiatoday.in+4sports.ndtv.com+4ipl.com+4.
Q4. Are private roadshows allowed?
Yes, if they comply with all approvals, safety standards, and crowd-control protocols—ad hoc celebrations are not allowed .
Q5. What consequences will violators face?
Teams organizing unapproved or unsafe events may incur penalties, bans, or legal action under new rules.
published on 23rd june
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