A letter written by a top police officer has revealed that Karnataka police warned that lakhs of fans would come to Vidhana Soudha, and that there was the possibility of overcrowding.

A senior police officer's warning about security risks at RCB's IPL victory celebration was ignored, leading to a stampede that killed 11. The officer had cautioned against the event at Vidhana Soudha due to potential overcrowding and inadequate security.

A letter written on the day of the tragedy by DCP MN Karibasavana Gowda had cautioned top bureaucrats about possible overcrowding and lack of security.