A Supreme Court-appointed committee overseeing the investigation into the Karur stampede is expected to visit the incident site in the first week of December, according to official sources. The panel, led by former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi, has already initiated preliminary groundwork, held discussions with the investigating officers, and issued a set of guidelines to ensure the probe is conducted comprehensively and transparently.
Sources confirmed that the committee has been actively monitoring the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the tragedy and is maintaining regular communication with officials involved in the case. During its recent meetings, the panel shared a detailed note outlining key aspects for investigators to focus on — extending beyond routine procedural checks — to establish accountability and identify lapses that led to the disaster.
Officials aware of the developments stated that Justice Rastogi and other panel members are expected to travel to Karur district, Tamil Nadu, in early December to conduct an on-site inspection. Their visit will include interactions with local authorities, police officers, and witnesses to verify details of the sequence of events that culminated in the stampede.
The stampede, which occurred on September 27, 2025, took place during a political rally organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). The incident resulted in the death of 41 people and left several others injured.
As part of its ongoing investigation, the CBI has already visited the TVK headquarters in Chennai, where it collected CCTV footage and participant data related to the rally. Investigators have also employed advanced 3D laser scanning technology to reconstruct the scene and map crowd movement patterns, aiming to determine how the stampede unfolded and whether safety norms were breached.
The Supreme Court committee’s visit in December is expected to play a crucial role in assessing both administrative responsibility and event management failures, ultimately guiding the next phase of the CBI’s probe and future judicial recommendations on crowd control and public event safety.
