In the upcoming 28th Apex Council Meeting, expected to take place on June 14, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to conduct an in-depth review of the existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) used for conducting victory parades and revise them if necessary to bolster public safety. This development comes in the wake of RCB's tragic bus parade event that claimed the lives of 11 fans. It is believed that the matter will be taken seriously to ensure further mishaps like these are prevented in the future.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) brought an end to their 18-year-long title drought by dismissing Punjab Kings in an intense, nail-biting thriller by six runs. Celebrations broke through the entire nation, and fans from different pockets of the country turned on their celebration mode to cherish this once-in-a-lifetime moment. RCB's maiden title win got everyone over the moon. Even the authorities and the senior RCB officials couldn't resist their temptation and wanted to get out of their way to celebrate this grand moment.

Just 24 hours after RCB's maiden title win, the decision was made to hold a bus parade event in the heart of Bengaluru city. Despite receiving objections from the police, the RCB officials, in collaboration with the Karnataka government, gave a green signal for the event. At such short notice, fans gathered in astronomical numbers outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and the security personnel were quickly overrun. Soon after, the inevitable had to happen as a chaotic situation developed and the police lost control of the mob, which later resulted in the unfortunate death of 11 civilians while leaving many seriously injured. 

The BCCI, distancing itself from any direct participation in the event, has issued a strong condemnation of the incident. Secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized the necessity for accountability. In light of the urgency surrounding the issue, the Apex Council has prioritized the discussion on the IPL victory celebration and the formulation of guidelines as a key agenda item.

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So what else is on the agenda for the BCCI?

Apart from the discussion on revised security measures for crown control, there are a few other non-pressing issues that are on the table for the BCCI to tackle. The governing body will need to take a final call on finalizing the venues for the New Zealand white-ball series, which will comprise five T20Is and three ODIs. In addition, the approval of the 2025-26 domestic season also needs to be finalized. 

Moreover, the BCCI will also look into a complaint submitted by V. Agam Rao, President of the Karimnagar District Cricket Association, on matters of alleged mismanagement of cricket infrastructure funds in Telangana. Other miscellaneous initiatives include the revision of tournament allowance policies for staff, proposed changes to the Age Verification Programme (AVP), and the appointment of coaches for umpires and match referees.