Chennai: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the Madras High Court’s verdict that denied a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the devastating Karur stampede. The apex court, with a bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, has admitted the plea filed by Tamil Nadu BJP executive Uma Anandan and scheduled the hearing for October 10, 2025.

This move reopens the judicial debate on the investigation into the incident that claimed 41 lives and sent shockwaves across the nation.

What Transpired During the Tragic Karur Stampede?

The chain of events leading to the tragedy unfolded on September 27th during an election campaign for the Tamil Nadu Victory Party (TVP) led by actor-politician Vijay. A mas

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