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Cabinet to discuss Virat Kohli’s role in stampede case if named in report: Karnataka Minister

IANS | July 24, 2025 12:33 PM

BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday said the state cabinet will discuss the role of cricketer Virat Kohli in connection with the June 4 stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives, if his name is mentioned in the judicial commission report.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, “The report on the stampede case, submitted by retired Justice John Michael D’Cunha, will be discussed in the cabinet meeting. I don’t know how the discussion will proceed. The matter is on the agenda, but I can’t say what decision the cabinet will take.”

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