India, June 5 -- The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, CM Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe into lapses that triggered the deadly stampede.

"Cubbon Park Police Station Police Inspector, Station House Master, Station House Officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, Cricket Stadium in-charge, Additional Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police have been suspended with immediate effect," the CM said.

The chief minister announced that the probe panel will be led by Justice Michael D'Cunha, a retired high court...