Following the tragic stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL title celebration—which resulted in 11 deaths and left over 50 people injured—the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing to introduce strict regulations for post-IPL celebrations and road parades.
In an exclusive statement to India Today, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized that the board is approaching the matter with the highest level of seriousness and is “closely examining every potential risk to prevent such incidents in the future.” He further stated that all IPL teams will now be required to follow formal guidelines if they intend to hold public celebrations.
While the BCCI had initially clarified that it was not involved in organizing the Bengaluru event, it has since established a three-member committee tasked with creating and enforcing safety protocols for future festivities. The decision comes amid growing public concern and backlash over the mishandled event in Bengaluru.
BCCI Introduces Fresh Guidelines For IPL Title Celebrations
In response to the RCB stampede and to uphold public safety and responsibility, the BCCI has outlined the following set of proposed guidelines:
- No team will be allowed to hold celebrations within 3-4 days of winning the title.
- Quick turnarounds will not be permitted to avoid rushed and poorly managed events.
- Teams must seek formal permission from BCCI before organising any celebration.
- No events can be held without prior written clearance from the board.
- Mandatory 4 to 5-tier security protocols
- Multi-layered security presence will be essential at all venues and during transit.
- Security arrangements must cover team movement from airport to event venue.
- Ensuring full protection for players and staff throughout the event schedule.
- Permission must be obtained from district police, state government, and local authorities
- All celebrations must be greenlit by civic and law enforcement bodies to proceed legally and safely.
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