The death toll in the Karur stampede at TVK leader Vijay’s rally rose to 41 after a 65-year-old woman died of injuries. Authorities have ordered a judicial probe, while PM Modi and CM Stalin announced ex gratia relief for victims.
Apart from exposing glaring gaps in crowd management strategies, such tragedies also raise questions over the accountability of the organisers in ensuring public safety
The Karur stampede toll climbed to 40 with one more death, while 67 remain hospitalized. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, has moved the Madras High Court seeking an impartial probe. PM Modi announced compensation for victims’ families
Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for families of 39 victims and Rs 2 lakh for the injured in the Karur stampede. Chief Minister Stalin orders judicial inquiry, while opposition leader Palaniswami calls for stricter safety measures at political rallies.
Police have booked TVK leaders over the Karur stampede during actor Vijay’s rally that killed 39. CM Stalin announced compensation and a judicial inquiry as the tragedy triggered nationwide grief.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is under fire for his absence and delayed response after a deadly stampede at his Karur rally killed 39 people, raising questions about crowd control and leadership.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Karur stampede victims’ families, criticized safety lapses, and called for an impartial investigation, urging the government to implement new safety protocols for mass events.
The TN Police have booked TVK Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan after a stampede during a political rally for actor Vijay in Karur, resulting in 39 deaths and 83 injuries
