Bengaluru: The state govt has decided to frame a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate mega events, meetings and public celebrations.Home minister G Parameshwara Thursday maintained the govt hadn’t initiated the RCB victory celebrations. “We didn’t make any request to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise or the Karnataka State Cricket Association in this regard; they had organised the victory celebration event,” he said. “The govt also felt it should felicitate the players and be a part of the celebration because it was a Bengaluru team. That’s all.” He inspected the stadium and said stampedes had occurred at gates 6, 7, 2, 2A, 16, 17, 18, and 21. “There are no examples of so many people gathering in one place like this, it was an unfortunate incident,” the minister said, adding that the SOP will be enforced to ensure safety norms are followed strictly at mass gatherings. Meanwhile, experts, who have worked in manning huge crowds, said clear, repeated communication — through loudspeakers, LED screens, and megaphones — is critical in crowd control to prevent panic. Misinformation, such as claims of free entry and conflicting ticketing updates, added to the chaos. The narrow corridors around the stadium were ill-suited for such gatherings, highlighting the need for larger venues like BIEC. They also stressed that medical support, emergency response teams, and coordination with local hospitals is essential. There should be a central event control room, and responsibilities must be clearly divided among stakeholders. The belief that events can’t be managed on short notice is flawed; mega events can be safely executed with proper planning and stakeholder involvement, experts said.