Vijay Denies TVK Role in Karur Stampede Probe

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

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Actor and TVK president Vijay has told the Central Bureau of Investigation that neither he nor his party was responsible for the Karur stampede, according to officials familiar with the questioning. Vijay was examined by the CBI as part of its investigation into the deadly incident. Statement

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CBI Summons TVK Leader Vijay in Karur Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay in connection with the Karur stampede case. The agency has asked him to appear for questioning as part of its ongoing investigation into the incident, which occurred during a large public event linked to the party. Background of the Karur Incident […]

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Vijay To Meet Families Of Karur Stampede Victims

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is scheduled to meet the families of the bereaved from the September stampede in Karur. The meeting is set for Monday in Mamallapuram, where the party has reportedly arranged rooms and transport for the victims’ relatives. Family Reactions Mixed While some families of the deceased have […]

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Stalin Moves to Draft SOP Bill After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has initiated steps to draft a Bill introducing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for political rallies and public meetings. The proposal is likely to be tabled in the current assembly session to ensure speedy implementation. Response to Karur Tragedy The move follows the Karur stampede of September 27, where 41 […]

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SC Orders CBI Probe in Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu held by actor-politician Vijay (TVK) on 27 September 2025. The court described the incident as one that “shook the nation.” A three-member oversight committee, led by retired Supreme Court […]

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SC To Rule On Pleas In Karur Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

The Supreme Court will deliver its order on October 13 regarding petitions linked to the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. The petitions were filed by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and other groups, demanding an independent probe supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge. Court Questions SIT Composition A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari […]

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TVK Moves Supreme Court for Independent Probe

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Karur stampede that occurred on September 27. The petition challenges a Madras High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), composed of Tamil Nadu police officers, to conduct the inquiry. Grounds of the Petition TVK claims that […]

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Father of Karur Stampede Victim Seeks CBI Probe in SC

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The father of a 13-year-old boy who lost his life in the Karur rally stampede has approached the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the tragedy. The incident, which took place on September 27 during a public rally of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), claimed 41 lives and left many […]

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Annamalai Criticises Kamal Over Karur Stampede Response

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai launched a sharp attack on Kamal Haasan, accusing him of siding with the ruling DMK during the fallout from the Karur rally stampede. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, left 41 people dead and dozens injured. Annamalai’s Accusation Annamalai claimed that Kamal has “sold his soul for a […]

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Vijay Reaches Out to Karur Stampede Families

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Nearly ten days after a tragic stampede at his rally in Karur, actor-turned-politician Vijay has contacted families of the deceased using video calls. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, claimed 41 lives. Party Team Visits Villages His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), sent a team led by K. G. Arunraj to meet bereaved families […]