Suspended IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash challenged his suspension over the June 4 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, calling it unjust and claiming he was made a scapegoat. The order cited failure in crowd control but lacked specifics on his alleged negligence. Nearly 30 retired IPS officers urged the CM to revoke the suspensions, stating police had warned organisers about safety risks. They argued that real accountability lies with RCB, KSCA, and event organisers, and punitive action should follow judicial inquiry, not precede it.
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