The Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set up on the basis of the Madras High Court order on October 3.
The SIT comprises 11 police officers, including two Superintendent of Police officers among others, Garg said.
Earlier in the day, he visited the spots in Velusamypuram where the stampede took place.
Later, speaking to reporters, he said, ”Hon’ble High Court has formed the Special Investigation Team (SIT). As you all see, we are conducting the investigation today by visiting the spots (where the incident occurred).” To a query, he said, apart from him, two Superintendent of Police officers, one additional SP, two Deputy Superintendent of Police officials and five inspectors are part of the team.
”I cannot share any other details today,” he said in his brief interaction with the media.
Police registered a case against the driver of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle in connection with an accident that allegedly occurred en route to his September 27 Karur rally, where a stampede later claimed 41 lives and injured around 60 people.
According to police, the campaign bus of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has also been named in the FIR. The case pertains to an incident in which several of the actor’s fans, riding motorcycles close to the convoy to catch a glimpse of him, reportedly met with an accident involving the campaign vehicle.
A video purportedly showing the incident went viral on social media and was aired by several television channels, sparking widespread debate.
