Overview

• The September 27 crowd crush at a TVK rally in Karur killed 41 people and left others injured.
• Since Monday, Vijay’s team has facilitated short video calls with several bereaved families, who were asked not to record the conversations.
• Sources say he sought permission from the Karur administration to meet families in person, received an oral go-ahead, and may travel on Friday.
• The Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team and delivered sharp remarks on the party’s conduct, while the state announced a judicial inquiry and compensation.
• Police arrested local organiser Mathialagan, senior TVK leaders have sought anticipatory bail in the Supreme Court, and VCK’s Thirumavalavan pledged Rs 50,000 per bereaved family while urging government jobs for kin.