Bengaluru, June 7 -- The stampede following the felicitation of the victorious Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricket team has left Karnataka in mourning, in what has been a tragic turn of events. The loss of innocent lives is heart-wrenching, and the public outcry for accountability is totally justified. However, in the aftermath of this tragedy, the suspension of the Commissioner of Police (COP) has raised serious concerns about fairness, due process, and the potential scapegoating of a senior officer for systemic failures.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as a seamless series of events: an official felicitation at Vidhana Soudha, attended by the Chief Minister's family, ministers, and other dignitaries, followed by a victory lap a...