Retired Judge Aruna Jagadeesan reaches Karur for stampede probe

Retired High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan, appointed by the Tamil Nadu government to lead a one-member Commission of Inquiry into the Karur stampede, landed at Trichy airport on Sunday evening.From Trichy airport, she travelled to Karur by road.In a brief interaction with the media after reaching Karur, she said, «The commission has been set up to address shortcomings. Incidents like this should not occur in the future, and the necessary remedial measures will be taken.»

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The death toll from the stampede at actor Vijay's political rally for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Karur on Saturday evening has risen to 40.Karur Collector M Thangavel confirmed on Sunday that at least 40 people died in the incident. The state government announced immediate relief measures, including a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for those undergoing medical treatment. Emergency teams and doctors were deployed to provide urgent care, and hospital facilities were strengthened with additional beds to manage the influx of patients.Addressing a press conference alongside ADGP (Law and Order) S Davidson Devasirvatham, the Collector said, «A total of 40 people have died in the stampede so far. ‘The Chief Minister arrived immediately at night and ordered proper treatment for the injured. He