karur Rally Stampede: 39 Killed, 50 Injured | Police Case Against Vijay’s Party Leaders
Post 1: Karur Rally Tragedy — 39 Killed, Over 50 Injured in Crowd Crush at Vijay’s Political Event
Karur (Tamil Nadu), September 28 — At least 39 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a horrific stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s election rally in Karur district on Saturday evening.
According to officials, the victims included 13 men, 17 women, four boys, and five girls. Most of the injured are currently being treated in nearby hospitals, with several in critical condition.
How the tragedy unfolded
Police sources revealed that the crowd at the venue far exceeded the permitted limit. Vijay’s delayed arrival reportedly worsened the situation, as thousands of people had already been waiting for hours without food or water.
When he finally reached the stage, pushing and jostling broke out in the packed grounds. Many people collapsed, while others were crushed against barricades. Viral videos showed Vijay appealing for calm and asking police for assistance as chaos spread.
Emergency response
Rescue operations were launched immediately. The Tamil Nadu government deployed 44 additional doctors from Salem and Tiruchirappalli to Karur to handle the crisis.
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹10 lakh for each victim’s family and assured full medical coverage for the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep grief over the tragedy.
Political and legal fallout
Police have filed a case against three senior leaders of Vijay’s party, TVK — Bussy Anand, Nirmal Kumar, and V. P. Mathiyalagan. Authorities said accountability will be fixed once the inquiry is completed.
Opposition parties have blamed the organizers for negligence and poor crowd management.
Social media outrage
A viral clip showing Vijay continuing to address the gathering as an ambulance passed through the crowd sparked outrage online, with critics accusing him of insensitivity. His supporters, however, defended him, saying he was appealing for order during the chaos.
Inquiry underway
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to head an inquiry commission. Recommendations for stricter crowd control measures at political and public events are expected.
Post 2: Police File Case Against Vijay’s Party Leaders After Karur Rally Stampede Kills 39
Chennai, September 28 — A day after the devastating crowd crush at Vijay’s rally in Karur that left 39 people dead and over 50 injured, police have registered a case against three top functionaries of the actor-politician’s party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK).
The FIR names Bussy Anand, Nirmal Kumar, and V. P. Mathiyalagan for alleged lapses in crowd management and violation of safety protocols.
Political backlash grows
The tragedy has triggered a wave of criticism from opposition leaders, who demanded accountability from both the party and state authorities. “This is a man-made disaster,” one senior leader said, accusing the organizers of failing to anticipate the massive turnout.
Government response
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has ordered a high-level inquiry led by retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan. Families of the deceased will receive ₹10 lakh compensation, while the injured are promised free treatment.
The Chief Minister also assured that future political events will face stricter crowd-control guidelines to prevent such incidents.
Vijay’s statement
In a brief message, Vijay expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and pledged full cooperation with the investigation. However, critics argue his statement was “too little, too late,” while his fans insist he has been unfairly targeted.