Chinnaswamy Stadium Gets Green Light for IPL, International Matches

• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru receives approval from Karnataka Home Department to host IPL and international matches.
• The decision follows a review by a government task force, which found the stadium's security arrangements satisfactory.
• All cricket activities were banned last year after 11 fans died in a stampede during RCB's IPL trophy celebration.
• The stampede was attributed to inadequate crowd management for approximately three lakh fans gathered outside the stadium.
• RCB has proposed installing 300-350 AI cameras and offered to spend Rs 4.50 crore for enhanced security, awaiting KSCA approval.

Why It Matters: Chinnaswamy Stadium is cleared to host IPL and international matches after security upgrades and approvals.