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Vijay’s TVK Petitions Supreme Court to Replace Police-Led SIT in Karur Stampede Probe

TVK argues a state police team cannot deliver an impartial inquiry given the High Court’s prior remarks about its conduct.

TVK Chief Vijay rally stampede in TN's Karur
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Overview

  • Chief Justice B.R. Gavai agreed to list TVK’s plea on Friday, October 10, alongside a related appeal seeking a CBI investigation.
  • TVK seeks an inquiry led by a former Supreme Court judge and challenges Madras High Court observations that leaders fled and showed no remorse.
  • Vijay began WhatsApp video calls with bereaved families this week and emailed the Tamil Nadu DGP for permission to visit Karur in person.
  • The Madras High Court on October 3 formed an SIT headed by IGP Asra Garg and temporarily restricted rallies on highways pending SOPs.
  • Karur police have arrested district organiser Mathialagan, while senior TVK figures have sought anticipatory bail after the September 27 crush that killed 41 and injured over 60.