The Karnataka High Court is set to decide on the CID’s custody request for RCB and DNA Entertainment executives involved in the tragic Bengaluru stadium stampede that claimed 11 lives. Stay updated on this critical case and legal developments.

High Court to Rule on CID Custody in Bengaluru Stadium Stampede Case

On June 11, 2025, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) produced four accused individuals before the magistrate in connection with the deadly stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in 11 tragic deaths and several injuries.

Key Accused Include RCB and DNA Entertainment Executives

The individuals presented were:

– Nikhil Sosale – Head of Marketing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
– Sunil Mathew – Director and Vice-President at DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd
– Kiran Kumar – Event Manager at DNA
– Shamanth SP – Ticketing Official

They were presented before the 1st Additional Sessions Judge as the CID sought nine days of custody for thorough investigation.

Defense Pushes Back Against Custody Plea

The legal defense strongly opposed the CID’s request. Advocate Sandesh Chowta filed a plea in the Karnataka High Court, requesting a stay on the custody until the court delivers its verdict.

“What is the urgency to take custody so immediately?” Chowta questioned during the hearing in the magistrate court.

Magistrate Court Awaits High Court Verdict

The magistrate chose to postpone the decision until the High Court delivers its ruling. The bench, headed by Justice Krishna Kumar, questioned the urgency of CID’s request, emphasizing the pending nature of the arrest challenge.

ASP Jagadeesh Seeks Legal Advice

When questioned about the urgency, Assistant Superintendent of Police Jagadeesh cited the need for custodial interrogation. He later consulted with the Advocate General (AG) and requested a short adjournment, which was granted.

No Immediate Custody: Accused Sent Back to Prison

Following the adjournment, ASP Jagadeesh confirmed that no custody request would be made until the High Court’s final verdict. As a result, the accused were returned to Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.

Next Hearing to Determine CID Custody

The High Court is now tasked with the final decision on the CID custody request. It will continue to hear petitions from the accused associated with RCB and DNA Entertainment Networks in the coming session.