The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh summons to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, directing him to appear once again in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the probe into the Karur stampede. The case relates to a political campaign held in Karur on September 27, 2025, when Vijay was campaigning for TVK. During the… Continue reading "CCBI enquiry: Vijay leaves for Delhi again"
Eight local traders and businessmen from Velusamipuram appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday following a summons issued to them in connection with the Karur tragedy that claimed 41 lives. The incident occurred on October 27 during a public rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, where a stampede led to the deaths of 41… Continue reading "Karur incident: CBI questions traders"
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked one of the family members of Karur stampede victim, S. Prabhakaran, to approach the CBI after he alleged that the Tamil Nadu Police officers and political secretaries are pressurising victims to withdraw their petitions from the apex court. During the mention on Thursday, lawyer Balaji Srinivasan, appearing for Prabhakaran, submitted to the Bench headed… Continue reading "Karur stampede: Petition against Police: SC asks to approach CBI"
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), has publicly demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the stampede that occurred during a political rally in Karur. The incident took place during an event held by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and tragically resulted in the death… Continue reading "Karur stampede: Edappadi Palaniswami seeks CBI enquiry"
Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi has asked the state government to submit a detailed report on the Karur stampede that claimed 39 lives, including children. The Governor has sought clarity on the exact number of deaths and injuries, the medical treatment being given to the victims, and the security arrangements made during the rally. He also asked for details… Continue reading "Governor Ravi seeks report on Karur stampede"