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Vijay's TVK Challenges Madras HC Order, Moves SC Seeking Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede, Hearing on Oct 10

TVK disputes Madras High Court’s SIT probe, demanding an independent investigation after 41 deaths in Karur stampede during actor Vijay's rally, citing bias in police-led inquiry.

  • On Wednesday, the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam moved the Supreme Court seeking an independent probe led by a former Supreme Court judge into the September 27 Karur stampede.
  • On October 3, the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team led by Asra Garg and criticised TVK leadership for abandoning followers, also banning rallies on state and national highways until SOPs are framed.
  • TVK contends the state police probe is biased and asked the Supreme Court to supervise, saying a fair inquiry is impossible by Tamil Nadu police alone and alleging a pre-planned conspiracy.
  • Chief Justice B R Gavai's bench has listed TVK's plea for October 10, when the Supreme Court of India will also hear BJP leader Uma Anandan's plea challenging the High Court's refusal of a CBI probe.
  • Police said the rally drew 27,000 people, nearly triple expectations, and chaos erupted around 8 p.m. after a seven-hour delay by Vijay, leaving 41 dead and over 60 injured.
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Pop News broke the news in on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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