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.