IPL 2026 security scare: 240 CCTV cameras sabotaged during RCB vs GT match
Over 240 CCTV cameras at M Chinnaswamy Stadium were rendered non-functional on April 24. This disruption affected security surveillance during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Two individuals working for a sub-vendor were apprehended.
They allegedly damaged Network Video Recorder systems and fibre connections. The accused claimed non-payment of dues as the reason for their actions.
NEW DELHI: In a shocking development, the CCTV surveillance system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was damaged on the day of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans on April 24, according to a report by Deccan Herald. The report stated that more than 240 cameras were found non-functional, disrupting surveillance across key security areas on match day. Despite the chaos, defending champions RCB successfully chased down Gujarat Titans’ massive 205/3 in 18.
5 overs. Cubbon Park police acted quickly and booked two individuals - Manjunath (37), a resident of Hiriyur in Chitradurga, and Abdul Kalam (19), from Uttar Pradesh. "The incident took place on April 24 during the match.
Both the accused were working under a sub-vendor of IVS Digital Solutions, providing digital services during match days," a senior police officer said. Who filed the complaint? As per the report, Aditya Bhat, an employee of Staqu Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Gurugram-based firm that provides AI-driven surveillance solutions during match days, lodged a complaint with the police.