RCB vs CSK Thriller Overshadowed by VIP Box Clash
On May 3, 2025, during a highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a serious altercation broke out between the families of an IPS officer and an Income Tax (IT) officer. The match, held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, ended with a narrow two-run win for RCB. However, the heated confrontation in the VIP section quickly drew attention, overshadowing the cricketing spectacle.
Dispute Over Seating Escalates
According to reports, the dispute started inside the Diamond VIP Box over seat occupancy. The daughter of the IPS officer had left her purse on a seat while she briefly went to the washroom. Upon her return, a man—reportedly from the IT officer’s family—had taken the seat. When her brother asked the man to vacate the seat, an argument erupted.
Verbal Abuse Turns Physical, Allegations Surface
The situation escalated quickly. Both families reportedly exchanged abusive language. The altercation intensified when the IPS officer’s daughter returned and confronted the man. His wife, the IT officer himself, and their son also became involved. The verbal spat nearly turned physical.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Filed
Following the incident, the IPS officer’s wife took her children out of the stadium and filed a police complaint at the Cubbon Park Police Station. The complaint alleged criminal intimidation, verbal abuse, and sexual harassment. The daughter claimed that the man not only made unwanted physical contact but also invaded her privacy.
Lack of Police Presence Raises Concerns
The incident took place between 9:40 PM and 10:20 PM. Notably, no police personnel were on duty in the Diamond Box at the time, raising questions about VIP security and crowd control during high-profile matches.
FIR Registered Against Two Individuals
Based on the complaint, the police have registered a case against two unidentified persons under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections:
- Section 351: Criminal intimidation
- Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
- Section 75: Sexual harassment involving unwanted physical contact
- Section 79: Outraging the modesty of a woman
Investigation Underway
The police are now investigating the incident. Statements from both families and CCTV footage from the VIP area are likely to play a crucial role in determining the legal course of action.
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