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**Stampede at Bardhaman Railway Station Causes Injuries Amid Festive Rush**

Kolkata, October 12: A stampede occurred at Bardhaman railway station in West Bengal on Sunday evening following the simultaneous arrival of three to four trains on platforms 4, 5, and 6. The sudden rush of passengers attempting to board and disembark trains led to panic, with many scrambling on the narrow staircases and footbridge. This resulted in several people being trampled and injured.

Horrific visuals of the incident have surfaced on social media, showing massive crowds at the railway station. According to reports from India TV, the overcrowding was triggered as passengers hurried to catch trains heading towards Haldibari and other destinations. The situation was further exacerbated by the narrow bridge and limited exits, making it difficult for commuters to move through the heavy crowd.

Officials confirmed that 10 to 15 passengers sustained injuries, including four women. The injured were promptly given first aid by railway doctors before being transferred to Bardhaman Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. Most of the injured are reported to be in stable condition.

This incident has raised serious concerns regarding the lack of effective crowd control and inadequate safety measures at this busy railway junction. The stampede took place during the festive season rush, a period when train traffic and passenger footfall are at their peak.

In response, railway authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident and have assured the public that steps will be taken to improve crowd management and prevent similar accidents in the future.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/west-bengal-stampede-12-injured-in-major-crowd-rush-at-bardhaman-station-videos

**Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe Into Karur Stampede at Vijay’s TVK Rally**

Chennai: Days after a tragic stampede at actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur claimed 41 lives, the Madras High Court (principal seat in Chennai) on Friday ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. The SIT will be headed by Inspector General of Police Asr Garg.

The court strongly condemned the TVK leaders for “abandoning” the innocent people who had gathered to watch Vijay but tragically lost their lives. In addition, the court directed the police to take action against the party’s office bearer, Aadhav Arjuna, for deleting a social media post that called for a Nepal-like Gen Z revolt.

In a related development, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court declined to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, noting that the police investigation was still at a nascent stage. However, the bench instructed the State government not to grant permission for political rallies on highways until a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is established.

Separately, the court dismissed anticipatory bail petitions filed by TVK party general secretary ‘Bussy’ Anand and another office bearer, CTR Nirmal Kumar, both named in the FIR related to the stampede.

Justice N Senthilkumar, presiding over the main case in Chennai, directed the Karur police to hand over all documents related to the FIR to the SIT. The judge expressed concern that the State appeared lenient towards the accused, highlighting that several party leaders fled the scene after many women and children died.

Regretting the lack of remorse from the party leadership, Justice Senthilkumar commented that this attitude reflected their “mental state.” He added, “The court, however, cannot close its eyes. The court cannot be a mute spectator. The court cannot shirk its responsibilities. The entire world has witnessed the sequences as well as consequences of the event.”

Describing the tragedy as a man-made disaster, the judge noted that even the President and Prime Minister had expressed condolences and extended support to the victims and their families.

The judge also took note of a petition mentioning that Vijay was named in the FIR. Citing video footage showing two-wheeler riders getting injured after falling near Vijay’s caravan, Justice Senthilkumar questioned why no hit-and-run case had been registered. He urged the police to suo motu file an FIR based on the available video evidence to ensure a thorough investigation.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/madras-high-court-orders-sit-probe-into-vijays-tvk-rally-stampede

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Stampede At West Bengal’s Bardhaman Railway Station After Multiple Trains Arrive Together; Several Injured, Probe Ordered – VIDEO Surfaces

Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe Into Vijay’s TVK Rally Stampede