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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 Rule on Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Oct 12, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on October 13 regarding petitions for an independent investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy that resulted in 41 deaths. The court has questioned the Madras High Court's authority in forming a special investigation team, while actor Vijay's TVK party seeks Supreme Court supervision of the probe, arguing Tamil Nadu Police cannot conduct an impartial investigation.