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Vijay to Meet Families of Karur Stampede Victims Today at Mahabalipuram Resort; CBI Takes Over Probe

Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay is set to meet the families of the 41 people who lost their lives in the tragic Karur stampede on Monday. The closed-door meeting will be held at a private resort in Mahabalipuram, with media access strictly restricted. According to party sources, elaborate arrangements have been Read More…

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Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Karur Stampede Tragedy; Retired Justice Ajay Rastogi to Lead 3-Member Oversight Panel

New Delhi: In a decisive move to ensure accountability and transparency, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy, which claimed several lives earlier this year. The apex court also announced the formation of a three-member supervisory committee to closely monitor the progress of the probe. A Bench Read More…

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Karur Stampede: Kamal Haasan Says Organisers Must Take Responsibility, Calls for an Apology

Chennai: Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has spoken out on the tragic Karur stampede, stressing that the event organisers must take moral responsibility for the incident and offer a public apology to the victims’ families. Expressing grief over the loss of lives, Haasan said that such tragedies are preventable and highlighted the importance of proper Read More…

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Karur Tragedy: CPM Team Visits Disaster Site as Madras HC Takes Up Petitions Against Vijay, TVK

Chennai: In the wake of the devastating crowd tragedy at a TVK rally in Karur, which left 41 people dead, a CPM delegation is set to visit the disaster site today. The team will also meet survivors and those undergoing treatment. The delegation is led by CPM General Secretary M.A. Baby, accompanied by Kerala MPs Read More…

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Karur Rally Stampede: FIR Reveals Vijay’s Prolonged Stay in Vehicle Escalated Crowd Chaos

Karur, Tamil Nadu: A newly filed FIR has shed light on the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, revealing that his extended stay inside the campaign vehicle contributed to rising restlessness among the crowd. The disaster claimed at least 41 lives and left many others injured. According to the FIR, Read More…

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PM Announces Ex-Gratia Relief for Karur Rally Tragedy Victims

New Delhi / Karur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support families affected by the devastating stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. As part of the relief package: The announcement comes as the nation mourns the tragedy, which claimed 39 lives Read More…

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Tension Mounts: Vijay Barred from Karur Visit Amid Stampede Fallout, Posters Call Him “Murderer,” Bomb Threat at Actor’s Home

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been denied police permission to visit Karur, where a tragic stampede claimed several lives. His request to pay a visit was turned down after authorities cited security risks and fears of law-and-order unrest if he appeared at the site. Adding to the storm, an intelligence Read More…