Published on : 03 Oct 2025, 3:44 pm

The Madras High Court on Friday denied anticipatory bail to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) General Secretary N Anand and Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar in connection with the criminal case registered after 41 people died in a stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur.

Justice M Jothiraman passed the order. Also Read Vijay rally stampede: TVK functionaries accuse State of manipulation, seek anticipatory bail from Madras HC

On September 27, a stampede unfolded at a rally organised by the TVK in Karur district's Veluswamypuram, where the party's founder Vijay was campaigning.

At least 41 people died during the stampede, including women and children, and dozens were injured.

Following the event, an FIR was filed ag

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