Attempt for CBI Probe Dismissed in Tragic Rally Case
The Madras High Court rejected a petition by BJP leader Uma Anandan for a CBI investigation into the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally. The plea cited numerous unanswered questions regarding the incident. The court advised taking the matter to the Madurai bench, the appropriate jurisdiction.
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The Madras High Court has denied BJP leader Uma Anandan's request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the mass casualty incident that occurred during a political event on September 27.
The stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally resulted in 41 deaths and raised concerns, with Anandan highlighting potential governmental negligence.
The division bench recommended that the petitioner approach the Madurai bench of the High Court, which has the jurisdiction to address such matters.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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