Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka govt issues SoPs for crowd control during events and mass gatherings

Following a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory celebrations, the Karnataka government has released SoPs for crowd control at mass gatherings. The guidelines prioritize life safety, conflict de-escalation, and property protection, emphasizing pre-event planning, risk assessment, and venue safety audits. The SoPs also detail coordination strategies, crowd management plans, and on-ground deployment tactics.