CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has rejected the pleas demanding a CBI probe in the Karur tragedy. The pleas filed by Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi, a BJP advocate and Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), were rejected. The court observed that the petitioners did not suffer any loss in the tragedy. The Tamil Nadu Government also opposed the CBI probe.

The court said presently the investigation in the case is progressing and that there is no need for a CBI probe. The Tamil Nadu government informed the high court that they will not allow any further meetings until it formulates standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be followed while holding public meetings.

The court also clarified that it is the responsibility of the respective political parties to provide clean water, toilets, etc. dur

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