Karur Stampede 2025: Madras HC Forms SIT, Condemns TVK Leaders

Madras High Court constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the Karur stampede and condemned TVK leaders for abandoning victims. The bench stressed accountability and urgent fact-finding, signalling judicial scrutiny of crowd management and political responsibility. The SIT will examine causes and conduct, with developments closely watched in Tamil Nadu as families seek answers and officials face questions this week.