13:38⇢FIRs Filed Against RCB
⌨The newspapers report that legal action has escalated in the Bengaluru stampede case, with police filing FIRs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Karnataka State Cricket Association, and event organizers for criminal negligence (India Today, NDTV, Times of India, ABP Live, Jagran, Jansatta, Zee News). Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to submit a status report by June 10, while the government informed the court that CID will investigate the incident and submit its report within 15 days (The Hindu, Aaj Tak). A magisterial inquiry by the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate will also be completed within 15 days to examine the causes of the stampede that killed eleven people. In infrastructure developments, the world's highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab river opens tomorrow, marking a significant engineering achievement for India's rail connectivity (Firstpost). Security forces eliminated top Maoist leader Sudhakar in Bijapur, the fourth senior Maoist commander killed this year following the deaths of Basavaraju, Chalapathi, and Prayag Manjhi (The Print). Chief Justice BR Gavai addressed concerns about retired judges accepting government positions or entering politics, stating such moves raise questions about judicial independence (The Wire Hindi).