Police ban screening of IPL final on LED screens at public places in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: In the backdrop of last year's tragedy in which 11 persons were killed outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium while celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s IPL victory, city police have strictly prohibited activities that lead to crowding at public places or cause problems to commuters on roads during Sunday's IPL final match. Home team RCB has already reached the final, which will be held in Ahmedabad.City police commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, in a press release, stated showing the match live on LED screens at public places is strictly prohibited. “After the final match result is announced, the public should not engage in any kind of celebrations in public places. LED walls facing roads should not be put up without prior permission from the concerned authorities and the match should not be telecast on existing LED walls. Screens must not be installed outside malls, pubs, or other places in a manner visible to the public for viewing the final match," the release stated.Other instructions:Bursting crackers and using dangerous materials are prohibited.Peace and discipline must be maintained in crowded areasInstructions and guidance issued by the traffic police must be strictly followed.Bike rallies, overspeeding, stunts, misuse of horns, and road blockages are prohibited.People are advised not to consume alcohol in public places and create disturbances, engage in fights, or behave indecently.Provocative posts, hateful messages, or rumours should not be shared on social media.Under the pretext of the match result, fans of other teams should not be provoked, insulted, or engaged in behaviour that may lead to fights.BOX: Free Metro rides on SundayBengalureans will be able to travel for free on Namma Metro this Sunday, when RCB will play in the 2026 tournament final. The incentive is available across all lines to every fan in the city, bookable directly through the ConfirmTkt app. Commuters can avail of two rides for free, worth a maximum of Rs 100.