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Bengaluru police announce IPL match safety measures with free metro travel and QR ticketing
Bengaluru police have implemented new crowd management measures for IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium from March 28 to April 12, including QR code-only ticketing that becomes valid five hours before matches. Spectators can travel free on the metro using match tickets, with additional coaches running every three minutes and access from both Cubbon Park and MG Road stations. Security includes 500 CCTV cameras, AI crowd monitoring, multiple agency deployments, and medical facilities, while gates open four hours early with 28 entry points and designated holding areas to prevent road congestion.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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RCB: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to permanently keep 11 empty seats to honour stampede victims
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will permanently designate 11 seats at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a tribute to fans who died in a stampede during the team's IPL victory celebrations last year. The franchise also announced players will wear jersey number 11 during practice sessions on match days and black armbands during games to honor the victims. The stampede occurred on June 4, 2025, when celebrations drew large crowds without adequate security arrangements.
Sportstar - Cricket
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Mock drills, upgrades ahead of IPL opener at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium
Authorities conducted the first of two mandatory mock drills at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to test safety and security systems ahead of the IPL season opener, following last June's fatal stampede. The drill involved multiple government agencies and tested baggage scanners, surveillance cameras, and logistical arrangements. Traffic regulations will be adjusted on match days, with Queens Road closed near the stadium and entry restrictions implemented.
Times of India - Bengaluru
