India, June 7 -- The unfortunate stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru which resulted in the death of at least 11 persons, has raised uncomfortable questions that need answers. On its part, the Karnataka government has suspended several top police officials, and some persons have been arrested and sent to judicial custody for their alleged role in the incident.

There is no doubt that there should be accountability when any such thing happens that results in the loss of precious human lives. However, for some odd reason, the issue of "where the buck stops" always remains unresolved.

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