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SIT Opens On-Site Probe Into Karur Rally Stampede as Police Book Vijay’s Campaign Driver

A Madras High Court mandate is driving a time-bound inquiry to assign accountability for the crush that killed 41 people.

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A special investigation team led by Inspector General of Police (North Zone) Asra Garg visits the Karur stampede spot to probe into the incident on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab)
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Overview

  • Inspector General Asra Garg and an 11-member Special Investigation Team visited Velusamypuram to examine access points, review safety arrangements, and record witness statements.
  • Tamil Nadu Police registered an FIR naming Vijay’s campaign vehicle and its driver for road accidents seen in widely circulated videos after the High Court condemned the lack of prompt action.
  • Karur TVK district secretary Mathiyalagan has been arrested, police formed teams to trace Namakkal secretary N. Satish Kumar after his bail was denied, and senior leaders Bussy N. Anand and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar have sought anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court.
  • An NDA MPs’ fact-finding report called the tragedy a preventable administrative failure, citing an overcrowded venue, power backup lapses, and poor crowd control, while a TVK member petitioned the High Court for departmental action against Karur officials.
  • The High Court criticized Vijay for leaving the scene without remorse, temporarily barred highway rallies pending new SOPs, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pledged accountability and safety protocols, and Kamal Haasan met bereaved families urging responsibility and support for police.