Karur stampede: Crowd mismanagement, lack of amenities worsened the tragedy, say locals

Velusamypuram, Karur, the venue of the TVK chief Vijay’s rally where a deadly stampede resulted in heavy casualties on September 27, 2025.

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Velusamypuram, where 39 persons died in a stampede at actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay’s public meeting on Saturday (September 27, 2025) night, bore the grim aftermath of the tragedy, with slippers strewn across the ground and torn party scarves lying scattered.Early Sunday morning, residents of the habitat recounted to The Hindu the harrowing scenes they witnessed.Karur stampede: Eye witnesses at Vijay’s TVK rally in Tamil Nadu recall horror

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R. Vengadesh, PTI