Vijay rally stampede: BJP leader moves Supreme Court against HC refusal to order CBI probe

A BJP leader approached the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order that declined to transfer investigation of the tragic Vijay rally stampede to the CBI. The petitioner argued that the state police investigation lacked impartiality and credibility, and only a central probe could ensure justice for victims. The plea underscores tensions between state investigative agencies and demands for federal intervention in politically sensitive incidents. The Supreme Court’s response may set a precedent for balancing state accountability with the necessity of central investigation in cases with public trust concerns.