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.