A complaint was filed against Virat Kohli on Friday in Bengaluru, following the devastating stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium during a felicitation event organized for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which tragically resulted in the deaths of 11 people.

The complainant, social activist A.M. Venkatesh, accused Kohli of indirectly contributing to the tragedy by allegedly promoting gambling through the IPL. Venkatesh claimed that the overwhelming turnout at the event was a result of the frenzy generated by the glamour and hype surrounding the IPL, and he urged authorities to name Kohli and RCB players as accused in the ongoing investigation. He stated that the IPL had transformed from a sporting event into a “gambling platform” that has tainted the sanctity of cricket.

The Karnataka Police confirmed that the complaint against Kohli would be reviewed as part of the wider investigation already underway. It will be considered in conjunction with the existing FIR filed in connection with the incident. Police officials, quoted by ANI, emphasised that the investigation is examining all aspects, including the roles of individuals and organizations involved in planning the event.