A heated argument between two families at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB vs CSK match on Saturday ended with both sides filing complaints at the Cubbon Park Police Station.
What Happened Inside the Stadium?
The incident began over a seating dispute in the Diamond Box hospitality area. An IPS officer’s children were enjoying the game when a man from another family took their seat. Despite being asked to move, he refused, sparking a heated exchange. The situation escalated when both families got involved, with allegations of verbal abuse and misconduct.
Allegations and Counter-Allegations
The IPS officer’s daughter claimed the man had made unwanted physical contact and invaded her privacy. She also noted that no police personnel were present in the Diamond Box at the time. The police registered a case against two unidentified individuals under various sections of the BNS, including criminal intimidation, intentional insult, sexual harassment, and insulting a woman’s modesty. The other family denied these allegations.
Match Highlights
The controversy overshadowed the match itself, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged out Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs in a thrilling contest.
The families’ altercation continued outside the stadium, with both sides eventually filing complaints at the Cubbon Park Police Station. According to eyewitnesses, several senior government officials witnessed the altercation without intervening.
- The incident occurred between 9:40 pm and 10:20 pm.
- The IPS officer’s family alleged misconduct by the income-tax commissioner’s family.
- The police case was registered based on the IPS officer’s daughter’s complaint.