A BJP leader from Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, seeking a CBI investigation into the September 27 Karur stampede at a TVK rally that killed 41 and injured over 60. The plea also requests higher compensation from the state and TVK leadership.
The Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives has sparked a legal and political storm. TVK challenges the Madras High Court order in the Supreme Court, as calls for a CBI probe grow alongside the ongoing SIT investigation.
Today, On 7th October, BJP leader Uma Anandan has approached the Supreme Court after the High Court refused to order a CBI probe into the Karur Vijay Rally stampede. Chief Justice BR Gavai agreed to list the case for hearing on October 10.
The Madras High Court has directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Karur TVK rally stampede that killed 41 people. Earlier, the Madurai bench had refused a CBI investigation, citing the State probe was still in early stages.
Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam told the Madras High Court that a police lathicharge caused the Karur stampede killing 41 people. The DMK government dismissed the claim as “baseless.”
The Madras High Court refused a CBI investigation into the Karur rally stampede that killed 41 people. The Court urged strict arrangements for water, sanitation, parking, and escape routes at all political rallies.
TVK leaders Bussy Anand and CT Nirmal Kumar, named in the Karur stampede FIR that killed 41, told the Madras High Court allegations against them are “false” and “politically motivated.” Police, however, blame TVK’s mismanagement for the tragedy.
TVK’s Bushi Anand and CTR Nirmal Kumar approach Madras HC for anticipatory bail after Karur stampede killed 41. Leaders claim “the magnitude of the crowd was unexpected” and cite poor police deployment as main reason.
A Karur stampede victim has moved the Madras High Court to stop Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its leader Vijay from holding rallies until the tragedy is fully investigated and safety measures ensured. The plea cites gross mismanagement and violation of citizens’ right to life.
Vijay’s party TVK has urged the Madras High Court for an independent investigation into the Karur rally stampede that killed 39 and injured 95. The party alleges “conspiracies” behind the tragic incident and seeks a suo motu probe by an independent agency.
