Tamil Nadu political rally
Supreme Court Panel to Visit Karur Stampede Site: CBI Investigation Underway as Political Tensions Rise
Oct 30, 2025 05:03 pm CST
The Supreme Court-appointed panel investigating the Karur stampede tragedy that killed 41 people is preparing to visit the incident site. Led by Justice Ajay Rastogi, the panel has requested Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate between investigators and state officials. The CBI has begun its probe amid escalating political tensions between Vijay's TVK party and the ruling DMK, with each side blaming the other for the deadly incident that occurred at a political rally last month.
Ambulance Drivers Interrogated Following Deadly Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally in Karur
Oct 04, 2025 07:23 pm CST
Police have questioned ambulance drivers who responded to the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, which resulted in 41 deaths and 60 injuries. Investigators sought details about emergency response protocols, including how drivers were summoned and the total number of ambulances deployed to the scene on September 27.
41 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede: TVK Official Arrested Following Vijay Rally Tragedy
Sep 30, 2025 02:26 am CST
A deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has resulted in 41 deaths and led to the arrest of TVK official Mathiyazhagan. Police have filed cases against multiple party leaders, including naming Vijay himself for allegedly contributing to the tragedy through delayed appearance and unauthorized activities. Questions about crowd management and police preparedness persist as victims' families receive compensation.
Tragedy at Actor Vijay's Rally: 41 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede as Survivor Recounts Loss of Friend
Sep 29, 2025 08:10 pm CST
A survivor of the deadly stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Karur recounts losing his childhood friend among the 41 fatalities. The incident occurred when approximately 30,000 people gathered in an inadequate venue, with witnesses citing Vijay's delayed arrival and venue size as contributing factors to the tragedy.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: 41 Dead at Actor Vijay's TVK Rally Amid Political Controversy and Investigation
Sep 29, 2025 06:45 pm CST
A deadly stampede at actor Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur resulted in 41 fatalities, sparking controversy between his TVK party and the ruling DMK. Police cite delayed arrival and crowd mismanagement as contributing factors, while TVK alleges conspiracy. Investigations continue as victims' families receive compensation from multiple sources.
Justice Aruna Jagadeesan: The Experienced Investigator Behind Tamil Nadu's Vijay Rally Stampede Probe
Sep 28, 2025 01:16 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appointed retired Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to lead the investigation into the deadly stampede at actor Vijay's political rally that claimed 39 lives. With extensive experience in high-profile inquiries, including the 2018 Tuticorin protests, Justice Jagadeesan brings significant expertise to uncover what caused the tragedy where attendance unexpectedly tripled beyond the organizers' projections.