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FIR Filed Against Vijay’s Driver After HC Rebuke
Tamil Nadu police have filed a negligent driving FIR against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. This action follows a rebuke by the Madras High Court over previously unregistered “hit-and-run” incidents during the Karur rally on September 27, which resulted in a deadly stampede.
High Court’s Criticism Prompts Action
During court proceedings, the Madras High Court pressed authorities on why no FIR had been lodged in response to video footage showing two collisions involving Vijay’s convoy. One video appeared to show the bus colliding with motorcycles, after which the driver fled the scene. The court directed the police to act.
Details of the FIR
The FIR was filed under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), covering rash or negligent driving endangering life. Police said they are treating this as part of the broader investigation into the rally tragedy.
Investigation Broadens
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to examine multiple lapses: overcrowding, security failures, delay in emergency response, and possible violations by rally organisers. The SIT has begun collecting evidence, including video footage and witness statements.
Rally Stampede: Toll and Backdrop
The Karur rally stampede claimed 41 lives and injured over a hundred. Delays in Vijay’s arrival, large crowd surges, and inadequate crowd control have been cited as contributing factors. The Judicial and administrative response is intensifying under public and judicial scrutiny.
As the legal and political fallout continues, the FIR against the driver marks one of the first concrete steps toward accountability in the tragedy.
