Police have arrested Mathiyazhagan, the district secretary of actor Vijay’s party, in connection with the Karur stampede tragedy that claimed 41 lives, including women and children.The incident took place at Velusamypuram during a public meeting organized by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Following the tragedy, police registered cases against several party leaders. Those named include State General Secretary Anand, Deputy General Secretary Nirmal Kumar, and District Secretary Mathiyazhagan.
Mathiyazhagan was taken into custody on Monday. Police sources said more arrests of senior party members could follow. Meanwhile, a commission headed by retired High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan is investigating the incident.