Tamil Nadu tragedy
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.
CBI Takes Over Karur Stampede Investigation: Supreme Court Appoints Supervisory Committee Following 41 Deaths
Oct 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has assumed control of the Karur stampede case investigation, where 41 people died during actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally on September 27. The Supreme Court ordered this transfer following a petition for independent inquiry and established a three-member supervisory committee headed by former justice Ajay Rastogi. The court emphasized the need for impartial investigation to restore public trust in the criminal justice system, citing the incident's national impact and concerns over political influence affecting the investigation process.
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.
Madras High Court Rejects CBI Probe in Deadly Vijay Rally Stampede: New Safety Guidelines Issued
Oct 03, 2025 05:10 pm CST
The Madras High Court has dismissed petitions seeking a CBI investigation into the stampede at actor Vijay's political rally that killed 41 people, while issuing new safety guidelines for public gatherings. The court ordered that rallies must not be held near highways and must provide basic facilities like drinking water and toilets, with both the Tamil Nadu government and Vijay's party directed to respond to compensation demands within two weeks.
TVK Leaders Seek Pre-Arrest Bail Following Fatal Stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur
Oct 01, 2025 02:32 am CST
Two senior TVK leaders have approached the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking pre-arrest bail following the tragic stampede in Karur that killed 41 people. The leaders deny responsibility, claiming police negligence while authorities accuse the party of multiple violations that led to the disaster. The court will hear their bail petitions on Friday.
BJP Forms 8-Member Committee Led By Hema Malini To Investigate Fatal Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Sep 30, 2025 02:34 am CST
Following the tragic stampede at Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives, BJP President J.P. Nadda has formed an eight-member fact-finding committee headed by MP Hema Malini. The committee will investigate the September 27 incident in Tamil Nadu's Karur, where over 60 people were also injured. This investigation runs parallel to the state's judicial probe and Vijay's petition for an independent inquiry, turning the tragedy into a politically significant issue ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
Tragedy at Vijay's Rally: 40 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede as DMK MP Kanimozhi Criticizes Actor-Politician
Sep 29, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A devastating stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district resulted in 40 deaths and nearly 100 injuries. DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized Vijay's absence during the crisis, while Chief Minister MK Stalin ordered a judicial investigation. Vijay's party alleges a DMK conspiracy and has approached the Madras High Court seeking an independent investigation.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Meet Victims' Families and Survivors
Sep 29, 2025 01:51 pm CST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to visit Karur to meet survivors and families affected by the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives and injured over 50 people. The incident has prompted national response with compensation announced by both central and state governments, while investigations into crowd management failures continue.
Tamil Nadu Stampede Tragedy: 40 Dead Including Children at Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Sep 29, 2025 12:37 am CST
A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has claimed 40 lives, including 10 minors, and injured around 100 people. The tragedy occurred when the crowd of nearly 27,000 - far exceeding the permitted 10,000 - surged forward to see the popular actor. Compensation has been announced for victims' families as authorities investigate the deadly incident that has left numerous families shattered.
The Fatal Cost of Fandom: Analyzing the Velusamypuram Tragedy and Political Accountability
Sep 29, 2025 12:20 am CST
The devastating stampede at actor Vijay's political rally in Velusamypuram claimed 40 lives, exposing critical failures in event planning, crowd management, and emergency response. This analysis examines the factors that contributed to the tragedy, including delayed appearances, venue selection issues, and communication breakdowns, while questioning the responsibilities of both political organizations and authorities in preventing such disasters at high-profile public gatherings.