Two IG-Rank Officers Set To Assist SC-Appointed Committee Probing Karur Stampede | India News

Footwear and other belongings of people lie on a road in the aftermath of stampede during a rally of TVK chief Vijay (Photo/PTI)

Inspector-General of police rank officers Sumit Saran, currently on deputation to the BSF, and Sonal V Mishra, IG (provisioning) CRPF headquarters in New Delhi, will be assisting the Supreme Court-appointed committee tasked to probe the Karur stampede deaths.

The Supreme Court had appointed Justice (retd) Ajay Rastogi as the chairman of the committee and gave him the choice to choose Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officers who are natives of the state.

The committee is to probe the issues relating to the deaths of 41 people in a stampede at a Tamil Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party meeting held by its leader and actor-politician Vijay on September 27.

TVK transfers Rs 20 lakh to families of victims

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has transferred an amount of Rs 20 lakh to the families of the victims, in the September 27 stampede in Karur, which claimed 41 lives, party chief Vijay said in a statement.

“We had already announced on September 28, 2025, an amount of Rs 20 lakh has been transferred through RTGS on behalf of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on October 18, 2025, as a family welfare fund. I kindly request you to accept it as a gesture of our support and compassion,” Vijay said.

He added that the party is taking necessary legal steps to obtain permission for a personal meeting.

Expressing condolences, Vijay said, “The unbearable and painful incident in Karur has left us mourning the loss of our dear family members. In this difficult time, I want to assure you once again that we will stand with you in every possible way, offering comfort and support. With the grace of God, we will overcome this painful time together.”