Justice Ajay Rastogi
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 Orders CBI Investigation Into Tamil Nadu Stampede: Actor Vijay Welcomes Decision
Oct 14, 2025 03:01 am CST
The Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the Tamil Nadu stampede that killed 41 people at a TVK event, supervised by a three-member committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi. Actor-politician Vijay welcomed the decision, expressing hope for justice. TVK officials confirmed plans for Vijay to visit affected families in Karur while political observers note this development could trigger shifts in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation Into Fatal Karur Stampede at Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Oct 13, 2025 05:51 pm CST
The Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the tragic stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which claimed 41 lives and injured over 60 people. A three-member committee led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi will monitor the probe into the incident where 30,000 people gathered at a venue meant for only 10,000, with serious security and management lapses contributing to the disaster.