Bengaluru stampede: Suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash revoked; tribunal urges review of action against others officers
NEW DELHI: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has quashed the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar, who was earlier held responsible in connection with the Bengaluru stampede incident which claimed 11 lives.
Vikash Kumar Vikash had moved the tribunal challenging the Karnataka government 's order suspending him for dereliction of duty. Vikash is one of the five officers suspended.
The suspension order, citing Rule 3(1)(a) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, alleged that Vikash, along with other officers, failed to take adequate crowd-control and safety measures despite prior knowledge of the celebrations.
However, it didn't specify the exact role, negligence or wilful misconduct attributable to him. The order highlighted the fact there wasn't enough time to prepare for such a huge event, but was silent on how the tragedy could be attributed to Vikash and the other officers.
The applicant stated in his application that he has been made a scapegoat.
Tribunal also urged the government to “reconsider the suspension orders of other officials” linked to the case.
The Bengaluru stampede, which took place on June 4 outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a massive crowd had gathered to celebrate RCB's IPL victory, leaving 11 dead and over 50 injured.
(With agency inputs)
Vikash Kumar Vikash had moved the tribunal challenging the Karnataka government 's order suspending him for dereliction of duty. Vikash is one of the five officers suspended.
The suspension order, citing Rule 3(1)(a) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, alleged that Vikash, along with other officers, failed to take adequate crowd-control and safety measures despite prior knowledge of the celebrations.
However, it didn't specify the exact role, negligence or wilful misconduct attributable to him. The order highlighted the fact there wasn't enough time to prepare for such a huge event, but was silent on how the tragedy could be attributed to Vikash and the other officers.
The applicant stated in his application that he has been made a scapegoat.
Tribunal also urged the government to “reconsider the suspension orders of other officials” linked to the case.
The Bengaluru stampede, which took place on June 4 outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a massive crowd had gathered to celebrate RCB's IPL victory, leaving 11 dead and over 50 injured.
(With agency inputs)
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