At least 39 people died in a stampede at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu on Saturday (September 27, 2025), as part of his State-wide political tour. Over 80 people were injured. As the event progressed, several people reportedly fainted in the crowd and were rushed to the Karur Medical College Hospital and private hospitals nearby.Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a solatium of ₹10 lakh each to the families of those who died in the stampede, and ₹1 lakh for those who were injured and are being treated in hospitals. T.N. Government has announced a commission to be headed by retired Judge Aruna Jagadeesan to probe into the circumstances that led to the stampeded, said Mr. Stalin.Photo:
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Emergency personnel quickly rush an injured person from the TVK rally stampede to the Karur General Hospital, on September 27, 2025.Photo:
M. Moorthy
Chappals strewn across the ground are visible in the aftermath of a stampede at actor and TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. At least 39 people were killed and more than 80 injured in the stampede.Photo:
