Vijay reaches out to Karur stampede victims' families
Actor and TVK chief Vijay has reached out to families affected by the tragic stampede at his rally in Karur on September 27, 2025.
The incident left 41 people dead and over 80 injured, with sources citing poor crowd control, delayed arrival, lack of basic amenities, and organizational and administrative failures as contributing factors.
'What has happened should never have happened': Vijay
Speaking via video call, Vijay told grieving families, "What has happened should never have happened. It is an irreparable loss." He promised personal visits and relief assistance.
TVK's Dr. Arunraj is also meeting with affected families to discuss further relief.
Thousands gathered for event, late arrival sparked chaos
Thousands gathered for the event from early morning, but Vijay's late arrival around 7:40pm led to restlessness and a sudden crowd surge.
Weak barricades and limited police presence contributed to the chaos.
Investigation underway, police deny lathi charge claims
A retired judge is leading an investigation into what went wrong. Senior TVK leaders face charges of culpable homicide.
The Tamil Nadu government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each deceased victim's family and ₹1 lakh for those injured.
Police say unauthorized roadshow stops by Vijay contributed to the chaos but deny any lathi charge occurred.