Particle.news
Download on the App Store
25 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Supreme Court Sets Oct. 10 Hearing on Karur Stampede CBI Plea as Vijay Reaches Out to Victims' Families

The move keeps pressure on a state-led investigation already placed under an SIT by the Madras High Court.

The Karur stampede site where 41 people were killed at a political rally last month. (ANI)
A stampede occurred on September 27, during a public event of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay, in Karur.
Image
Image

Overview

  • Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran listed BJP leader Uma Anandan’s appeal seeking a CBI probe for hearing on October 10 after the High Court declined such a request.
  • The Madras High Court has constituted an SIT led by IG Asra Garg to conduct a time-bound probe into the September 27 Karur stampede that killed 41 and injured over 60.
  • Police have arrested TVK functionaries Mathiyazhagan and M. C. Paun Raj, and cases have been filed against senior leaders including Bussy Anand and Nirmal Sekar.
  • Vijay has begun WhatsApp video calls to bereaved families, assuring support and a personal visit, alongside previously announced compensation of ₹20 lakh per deceased.
  • Reports say TVK is planning a trained volunteer force and a new second-line leadership, as political parties jostle for advantage and courts tighten rules on rallies pending an SOP.