Supreme Court to Hear Plea for CBI Investigation into Fatal Karur Stampede Incident

Oct 07, 2025 09:30 pm CST

The Supreme Court has scheduled an urgent hearing regarding a petition for CBI investigation into the Karur stampede at TVK rally that killed 41 people and injured over 100. The Madras High Court previously appointed an SIT under IPS officer Asra Garg while rejecting CBI probe demands. The incident raises serious questions about safety protocols at political events across India.