Vijay demands CBI probe after 40 killed in Karur stampede, High Court hearing today; 10 points:

News Topical, Digital Desk : A stampede broke out at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. The death toll has reached 40, with more than 60 injured. Vijay's rally proved fatal for the crowd. The incident has sparked a blame game.

In fact, following the accident in Karur on Saturday, Vijay's party, TVK, has intensified its demand for a CBI investigation. Meanwhile, the BJP has also targeted the DMK government over the incident at the rally, accusing it of gross negligence. Let's take a look at the events that have taken place so far…

Following the stampede at the Karur rally, a case has been filed against key aides of Vijay. Meanwhile, the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party has approached the Madras High Court demanding an independent investigation into the incident. TVK alleges that a deep-rooted conspiracy may be behind the incident. A state-appointed judicial commission has also begun investigating the incident.
Police have registered cases against TVK leaders Mathiyazhagan, Bussy Anand and CT Nirmal Kumar under the Indian Penal Code for attempt to murder, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rash act endangering life, disobedience to lawful order and violation of the Tamil Nadu Damage to Public Property Act.
The TVK, led by Vijay, has approached the Madras High Court, demanding a CBI investigation into the stampede. The party even claimed that a sudden power outage and stone-pelting caused the stampede. The case will be heard in the High Court today. Meanwhile, BJP leader Annamalai has also demanded a CBI investigation, citing lapses by the police and administration.
The incident claimed 40 lives and injured over 100. Vijay announced a compensation of 2 million rupees to each family of the deceased.
Vijay had planned to visit Karur on Sunday, but citing security concerns after the recent stampede, the government urged him not to go to the stampede site and warned that his presence could raise law and order concerns.
Refuting Vijay's party's allegations, the Tamil Nadu police stated that no incidents of lathicharge or stone-pelting occurred. Police said the party leadership disregarded official instructions during the Karur rally.
Regarding the Karur incident, police said that the crowd became unruly as soon as Vijay arrived. The crowd surged forward to see him. Consequently, it became difficult to control the youth and people present.
The DMK government in the state formed an inquiry committee headed by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate the incident. The commission immediately began investigating the matter.
The dead included ten children, 17 women, and 13 men. Witnesses and officials said the stampede was exacerbated by the crowd exceeding the 10,000-person limit set for the rally.
Amidst this entire episode, news also surfaced that Vijay's house had received threats to blow it up. However, given the incident and public reaction, security at Vijay's home was increased.