Bengaluru FC Lodges Complaint Following Firecracker Incident at ISL Final
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Synopsis
Bengaluru FC has condemned the dangerous act of throwing a firecracker during the ISL final against Mohun Bagan in Kolkata, injuring fans including club owner Parth Jindal. The club has filed a complaint with AIFF and FSDL for better safety measures.
Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru FC filed a complaint after a firecracker incident.
- Multiple fans were injured, including club owner Parth Jindal.
- The club seeks to improve fan safety in stadiums.
- Social media posts highlighted the need for better security.
- Such acts undermine the spirit of football.
New Delhi, April 15 (NationPress) Bengaluru FC has strongly criticized the "irresponsible and cowardly" act of throwing a live firecracker into the stands during Saturday's Indian Super League (ISL) final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata, subsequently filing a formal complaint with both the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).
The incident resulted in injuries to several individuals, with one BFC supporter suffering an eye injury that required medical attention. Additionally, other fans, including club owner Parth Jindal, experienced burns and bruises.
"Bengaluru Football Club has officially lodged a complaint with the AIFF and FSDL following the incident where a firecracker was thrown into the away section during the Indian Super League 2024-25 final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday," stated the club.
"The club is collaborating with the Federation and the League to ensure that this event is managed properly and establishes a benchmark for fan safety regulations in stadiums.
"Such actions jeopardize lives and contradict the essence of our beloved sport. Stadiums must always remain a safe haven. These actions have no place in football or anywhere else," it continued.
Following the incident, the club owner expressed his feelings on social media, stating, "Just got hit by a firecracker at the stadium while supporting my team @bengalurufc. Is this the level of security we can expect at an ISL final in Kolkata?"
In another post, he remarked, "Proud of @bengalurufc - we stand for sportsmanship! It was shocking that firecrackers were permitted in the stadium @MamataOfficial @DrSanjivGoenka @sajjanjindal."
