Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Karur Stampede
The Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu, which resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people during a political rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on September 27.
The party, led by Tamil actor Vijay, had challenged the Madras High Court's direction for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the incident. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and NV Anjaria, has ordered that a three-member committee headed by former top court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi will supervise the investigation.
Looking at the facts, the issue has a bearing on the fundamental rights of the citizens. The directions are to handover the investigation to the CBI.
A three-member committee led by Justice Ajay Rastogi will monitor the probe.
Author's summary: Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede.