IPL 2026 security at Chinnaswamy Stadium: Karnataka Home Minister lauds police

The Karnataka government has lauded the Bengaluru City Police for implementing extensive and well-coordinated security and crowd management arrangements during the ongoing IPL 2026 matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, calling it a benchmark model for other States to follow. With a strong focus on public safety, the city police undertook over three months of advance planning, holding structured consultations with stakeholders including the Karnataka State Cricket Association and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, along with event partners.