SC to hear petition seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede

India Oct 07, 2025

The Supreme Court is set to review a petition asking for a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede, which happened at actor-politician Vijay's rally and sadly claimed 41 lives.
This comes after the Madras High Court declined to order a CBI probe, and the hearing is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025.

Petitioner raises concerns over local police chief's statements

Petitioner Uma Anandhan, a BJP councilor, believes the local police chief's statements may have affected the fairness of the investigation.
An NDA fact-finding team pointed to poor planning—over 30,000 people showed up at a venue meant for just 2,000—leading to chaos and tragedy.
The team also met with survivors and families impacted by the incident.