Bengaluru, June 20 -- The Bengaluru stampede controversy has taken a new turn, with advocate-activist TJ Abraham lodging a formal complaint against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park Police station, holding them responsible for the tragedy, The Indian Express reported.

A chaotic rush unfolded outside the stadium on June 4 as massive crowds gathered to take part in the festivities celebrating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team's first IPL triumph.

In his formal complaint, Abraham identified 14 individuals, naming top officials such as:

According to Abraham, Shivakumar allegedly used the event for personal gain and political optics, suggesting he was in talks to acquire a ...