Chennai, Oct. 3 -- The Madras High Court on Friday formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (North) Asra Garg to probe the stampede during actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur district that resulted in the death of 41 people and left several others injured.

The bench directed the Karur police to hand over all related documents to the SIT immediately.

The stampede occurred on September 27 during a public rally led by Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay. The event drew a massive crowd, and preliminary observations suggested lapses in crowd management.

Earlier today, Madras High Court Justice N Senthilvkumar dismissed the anticipatory bail filed by TVK district secr...