At least 41 people were killed in the Karur stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in September last year. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has cancelled the Tamil Nadu government's orders granting government jobs on compassionate grounds to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The court struck down the Government Orders that approved the appointments, news agency ANI reported.HC quashes Tamil Nadu's compassionate jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin. (HT file)At least 41 people were killed in the Karur stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in September 2025.(This is a developing story)Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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