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Actor-politician Vijay's party TVK has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court's order for an SIT probe into the Karur stampede. The High Court had strongly criticized Vijay and his party organizers for fleeing the scene after the tragic incident that claimed 41 lives. Justice Senthilkumar noted there was neither remorse nor responsibility shown by the political leadership. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear both TVK's challenge and a separate CBI probe plea on October 10.

Key Points: Vijay's TVK Challenges Madras HC SIT Probe in Supreme Court

  • TVK challenges Madras HC order directing SIT probe into Karur stampede tragedy
  • Supreme Court agrees to hear plea on October 10 after urgent listing
  • Madras HC strongly condemned Vijay and organizers for fleeing scene immediately
  • Court noted absence of remorse or responsibility from political leadership
  • SIT under IPS officer Asra Garg to conduct time-bound investigation
  • Separate CBI probe plea by BJP leader also listed for hearing
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Vijay's TVK petition SC against Madras HC order on Karur stampede

Actor Vijay's party TVK petitions SC against Madras HC order for SIT probe into Karur stampede that killed 41, after court criticized leadership for fleeing scene.

"Shockingly, the programme organisers, including the leader of the political party, absconded from the venue, abandoning their own cadres - Justice N. Senthilkumar"

New Delhi, Oct 8

Actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede -- a tragic incident that claimed 41 lives and left over 100 injured.

On Wednesday, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) agreed to list TVK’s plea, filed through authorised representative Aadhav Arjuna, for hearing on October 10, after it was mentioned for urgent listing.

In an order passed on September 3, the Madras High Court had criticised the political leadership of TVK for abandoning their followers in the aftermath of the deadly incident. “Shockingly, the programme organisers, including the leader of the political party, absconded from the venue, abandoning their own cadres, followers, and fans. There is neither remorse, nor responsibility, nor even an expression of regret,” observed a single-judge Bench of Justice N. Senthilkumar.

The Madras High Court “strongly condemned the conduct of Mr Vijay, the organisers of the event and the members of the political party for fleeing from the scene of occurrence immediately after the mishaps”.

“It is incumbent upon such a party to have taken immediate steps to rescue and assist individuals caught in the stampede-like situation arising from the massive crowd in which many children, women, and several young person tragically lost their lives,” it added.

While refusing to proceed further on a petition seeking a CBI investigation, it had constituted an SIT under IPS officer Asra Garg to probe the tragic incident.

The Madras High Court had directed the SIT to conduct an impartial and time-bound investigation and submit periodic updates.

Earlier on Tuesday, CJI Gavai agreed to list on October 10 the plea filed by BJP leader Uma Anandan for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after the matter was mentioned for urgent hearing.

The Karur stampede, one of the worst crowd-control failures in Tamil Nadu in recent years, had sent shockwaves across the country and raised serious questions about public safety at political events.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is heartbreaking. 41 lives lost and the leaders fled? What kind of leadership is this? The High Court's observations are absolutely correct. Justice must be served for the victims' families.
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Sarah B
As someone who has attended political rallies in Tamil Nadu, I can say crowd management is often terrible. This tragedy was waiting to happen. Hope this case sets a precedent for better safety standards.
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Arjun K
While the tragedy is unfortunate, let's wait for the complete investigation. Vijay sir has always stood for the people. There might be more to the story than what's being reported. 🤔
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Michael C
The fact that they're challenging the SIT probe in Supreme Court instead of cooperating shows their priorities. Political parties must be held accountable for public safety at their events.
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Kavya N
So many children and women lost their lives... this is beyond politics. The leaders should have at least shown basic humanity by helping the injured. Very shameful incident for Tamil Nadu politics.

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