Actor and Tamil Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay is likely to be named as an accused in the Karur crowd tragedy case, according to reports. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file its chargesheet by the second week of February, with the possibility of invoking charges of culpable homicide not amounting to Read More…
Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi today for questioning in connection with the Karur tragedy, a stampede during a TVK campaign event that claimed 41 lives, including women and children. Vijay left Chennai at 7 am in a private aircraft Read More…
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…
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…
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…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 10 for a plea seeking a CBI investigation into the tragic Karur stampede. The plea was filed by BJP leader Uma Anandan, who has demanded a thorough and independent inquiry into the incident to ensure accountability. A Bench headed by the Chief Justice of Read More…
Chennai: The Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally, is back in focus today as the Madras High Court hears pivotal petitions. One plea filed by P.H. Dinesh holds actor and TVK chief Vijay directly responsible for the deaths, while another from TVK seeks a CBI probe into the disaster. Public pressure Read More…
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…
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…
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…