Overview

• The one-person commission led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan opened its inquiry with hospital visits and a site inspection in Karur.
• The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court is set to hear TVK’s plea for a CBI or independent investigation later today.
• An FIR names V P Mathiyazhagan, N Anand alias Bussy Anand and CTR Nirmal Kumar under BNS provisions including culpable homicide and endangering life.
• Senior police cite overcrowding, lack of food and water, and delays around Vijay’s campaign vehicle as contributing factors, which TVK disputes as it alleges conspiracy.
• Compensation announced includes Rs 20 lakh per bereaved family from Vijay, Rs 10 lakh from the state and Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s relief fund, with over 100 people treated for injuries.