Bengaluru, July 15 -- The Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Wednesday criticised the Congress government over its decision to close disciplinary cases against senior officials in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, questioning who would be held accountable for the deaths of 11 people.

In a statement, Ashoka alleged that the June 4, 2025 stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL victory celebrations was the result of "government-sponsored" mismanagement and sought accountability for the tragedy.

"Who is really responsible for the horrific stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium? Where is justice for the 11 innocent victims of this government-sponsored incident?" the statement said.

The Op...