RCB batter Virat Kohli [Source: AFP]The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has finally spoken up and clarified the situation after reports about CCTV issues at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday, April 24. Earlier, there was a lot of speculation suggesting a possible security lapse, which raised concerns among officials.What triggered the controversy?A day after RCB’s final home match of the season, the Cubbon Park Police registered an FIR regarding alleged tampering with the stadium’s CCTV system.According to reports, during a routine inspection on the morning of the match, officials discovered that more than 240 CCTV cameras were not working. This issue affected important areas such as entry gates, the stadium perimeter, the D Corporate Stand, and public concourses. Naturally, this raised serious questions about security arrangements on match day.Police investigations revealed that two employees of a subcontractor company, IVS Digital Solutions, had entered the CCTV server room without proper authorization. The individuals, identified as Manjunath E and Abdul Kalam, reportedly used deactivated access cards to gain entry. By doing so, they bypassed normal security procedures and accessed a restricted area.It is also important to note that the suspects, Manjunath and Abdul Kalam, were employees of a sub-vendor working under IVS Digital Solutions. A formal complaint was filed by Aditya Bhat from Staqu Technologies Pvt Ltd, who accused them of entering a restricted room and damaging equipment. Based on this, a case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigations are ongoing.Also Read: Virat Kohli Exposed Badly, RCB’s Success Attributed To Him Leaving Selfish PlayKSCA issues official statement on the matter Addressing the speculation, however, KSCA later stepped in to clarify the matter and remove all confusion. The association explained that the issue was an internal matter involving private vendors and not related to the official security system of the stadium.According to KSCA, the affected CCTV cameras were installed by private vendors for their own operational purposes and were not part of the main surveillance system used by police or security agencies."The matter was identified and resolved well in advance, prior to the opening of stadium gates and commencement of public entry. At no point did this incident result in any security lapse, operational disruption, or life-threatening situation. There was no element of sabotage affecting the safety or security of spectators, players or officials," the KSCA statement read.It is worth noting that this was RCB’s last league match in Bengaluru, as their remaining home games will be held in Raipur. Why KSCA stepped in to clarifyPreviously, after a stampede incident in IPL 2025, strict security upgrades were made at the stadium. KSCA and the RCB franchise worked together to improve safety by installing AI-enabled cameras, covering all critical areas. However, this recent situation once again raised concerns about security and created a fear of a ban-like scenario. Therefore, KSCA released an official statement to clear the confusion, reassure the public, and confirm that there was no actual threat to safety despite the incident.RCB’s strong home performanceMeanwhile, despite the controversy, RCB has performed exceptionally well at home in IPL 2026. They have won four out of five matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. As a result, they are currently placed second on the points table with 12 points and an impressive net run rate of 1.919.Looking ahead, they are set to face Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Also Read: IPL's Best Stadium Rankings Released, Bad News For CSK
