Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said his government had acted to safeguard Bengaluru's reputation by permitting cricket matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The state cabinet has cleared the way for Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host international and IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, subject to compliance with the safety and security requirements, sources said.

All the matches has been suspended since June 4, after a stampede during the victory celebration of Royal Challengers’ Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium left 13 people dead.

“We have decided about the IPL matches. We are positive. We have asked our Home Minister G Parameshwara to have a meeting with them (Karnataka State Cricket Association

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