A senior police officer's warning about security risks at RCB's IPL victory celebration was ignored, leading to a stampede that killed 11. The officer had cautioned against the event at Vidhana Soudha due to potential overcrowding and inadequate security. Political figures are now demanding accountability from top officials for allegedly rushing the event without proper safety measures, despite prior warnings.
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