<h1>Special investigation team probes deadly political rally stampede; leaders denied anticipatory bail, accused charged under Sections 304, 307, 336 IPC</h1> The High Court constituted a Special Investigation Team led by a senior IPS officer to probe a fatal political rally stampede that killed 41 and injured over 60, and criticized the event organisers, party leadership and police. The court refused anticipatory bail to two senior functionaries of the rally organiser's party who are named in the FIR and dismissed a separate plea for a federal probe, directing the applicant to the regional bench. Accused party members face criminal charges including culpable homicide, attempt to commit culpable homicide, endangering life and disobedience to orders. Political parties exchanged public accusations following the court's orders.