The Karur police have registered a case against key Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the stampede, but have left out party chief Vijay. Leaders booked include State General Secretary Bussy Anand, State Deputy General Secretary GR Nirmal Kumar, and Karur West District Secretary Mathiyalagan. The case was filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for various offences