India, June 6 -- The Karnataka government's decision to suspend Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede has sparked widespread public outrage and political backlash, with many accusing the state of making him a scapegoat to deflect blame.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday suspended Dayananda and several senior police officers following the June 4 tragedy that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured.

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