Karur stampede investigation
Supreme Court Panel Begins Critical On-Site Investigation of Fatal Karur Stampede: Examining Administration's Response and Safety Protocols
Nov 29, 2025 06:51 pm CST
A Supreme Court-appointed committee led by Justice Ajay Rastogi is set to conduct a thorough three-day on-site inspection of the Karur stampede incident starting December 1. The panel will investigate the October 12 tragedy at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives, focusing on administrative permissions, crowd management failures, and emergency response systems while maintaining independence from external influences in their pursuit of justice for victims.
Supreme Court to Rule on Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Oct 12, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on October 13 regarding petitions for an independent investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy that resulted in 41 deaths. The court has questioned the Madras High Court's authority in forming a special investigation team, while actor Vijay's TVK party seeks Supreme Court supervision of the probe, arguing Tamil Nadu Police cannot conduct an impartial investigation.