BCCI forms three-member committee to prevent future incidents after Bengaluru stampede

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) formed a three-member committee after 11 lives were lost and over 50 people were injured in the Bengaluru stampede, which took place on June 3. The committee will comprise BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who will also be the chairman of this group. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia and Rajeev Shukla will be two other members in the committee. 

BCCI has confirmed the development via an official statement. It was also mentioned that fresh guidelines will be in place in 15 days. The new rules will



most likely be directed towards public safety in order to avoid such situations in the future. Guidelines regarding trophy celebrations will also expected to be shared.

“In light of the incident that occurred during the victory celebrations in Bengaluru, the Apex Council has decided to constitute a committee to formulate comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing such occurrences in the future. The committee will comprise: Mr. Devajit Saikia (chairperson), Mr Prabhtej Singh Bhatia and Mr Rajeev Shukla,” the official statement read.