Retired Madras High Court Judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will lead the probe into the "stampede" that took place at actor-politician Vijay’s Karur rally on Saturday, September 27.

The Tamil Nadu government announced the formation of a one-member Commission of Inquiry under Jagadeesan that will conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report to the Centre.

As many as 40 people died and 67 were undergoing treatment after a stampede took place during actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur. Overcrowding, Vijay's late arrival and "mismanagement" were held responsible for the deadly incident.

The Commission, led by retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan, is expected to launch probe into the mishap on Sunday, September 28. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stali

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