NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court on Thursday issued notice to Karnataka government in connection with the stampede that took place near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations. The bench noted that a status report had been submitted by the Advocate General and taken on record.

“We have expressed ourselves to the Advocate General and he has filed a status report, which is taken on record. Registry is directed to register this suo-motu cognisance as a suo-moto writ petition,” the court observed, as reported by ANI. The matter is scheduled to be heard next on Tuesday, 10 June.The stampede, which occurred after thousands gathered near the stadium, claimed 11 lives and left over 30 injured. Chief minister Siddaramaiah had announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased and free treatment for the injured. A magisterial inquiry was also ordered, with the CM admitting the government did not anticipate such a massive crowd turnout.The incident has triggered strong political reactions, with opposition leaders blaming the Congress-led state government for complete mismanagement. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the tragedy as “absolutely heartrending,” JD(S) and BJP leaders accused the state of “zero preparedness” and called for resignations.