SC ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed, saying that the incident has shaken the national conscience

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "We welcome the Supreme Court's direction and judgment today. Supreme Court has asked a lot of pertinent questions today. Tamil Nadu BJP, right from the day of the stampede in Karur have been consistently asking for a CBI probe. Two BJP workers of Tamil Nadu, in their own capacity have also filed an individual petition in the Supreme Court asking for a CBI inquiry," he said. India News | BJP Welcomes Supreme Court's Judgment Ordering CBI Probe into Karur Stampede: Annamalai.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Uma Anandan, the petitioner who challenged the Madras High Court's ruling on the Karur stampede, clarified that she did not authorise any advocate to file a plea in the Supreme Court on her behalf. India News | Karur Stampede: Petitioner Uma Anandan Rejects Supreme Court Plea Claims.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Following the Supreme Court's order for a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede, Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna announced on Monday that their party will support the families of the 41 victims by providing educational opportunities and employment assistance. India News | Karur Stampede: TVK to Adopt Families of 41 Victims, Provide Education, Employment.

Hours after the Supreme Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Tamil Nadu stampede tragedy that killed 41 people, actor-turned-politician Vijay said he hoped "justice will prevail".