crowd safety
Tamil Actor Vijay Denied Permission for Puducherry Roadshow Due to Crowd Safety Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Tamil actor Vijay's political party TVK faced a setback as Puducherry Police denied permission for his December 5 roadshow citing crowd safety concerns on narrow roads. Authorities have instead suggested holding a public meeting in an open venue, following heightened safety awareness after the tragic Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives in October. This decision impacts Vijay's strategic political expansion in the Union Territory.
India's Stampede Crisis: From Karur to Bengaluru - A Call for Systemic Crowd Safety Reform
Oct 16, 2025 02:14 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines India's recurring stampede tragedies, from Karur to Bengaluru, identifying systemic failures in infrastructure, administration, and safety culture. The article proposes three crucial reforms: implementing a National Crowd Safety Act, adopting scientific crowd management technologies, and cultivating a public safety culture to prevent future disasters and protect lives during mass gatherings across India.
Supreme Court to Hear Plea for CBI Investigation into Fatal Karur Stampede Incident
Oct 07, 2025 09:30 pm CST
The Supreme Court has scheduled an urgent hearing regarding a petition for CBI investigation into the Karur stampede at TVK rally that killed 41 people and injured over 100. The Madras High Court previously appointed an SIT under IPS officer Asra Garg while rejecting CBI probe demands. The incident raises serious questions about safety protocols at political events across India.
Tragedy at Vijay's Tamil Nadu Rally: 38 Dead in Crowd Crush Including Women and Children
Sep 28, 2025 03:08 am CST
A devastating crowd crush at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district has claimed 38 lives, including 10 children and 17 women. The tragedy has prompted accusations of negligence against the TVK chief and rally organizers, with Chief Minister MK Stalin announcing an investigation and compensation for victims' families. The incident raises serious questions about crowd management at political events in India.
Tragedy at Vijay's Karur Rally: 38 Dead in Stampede as Actor Distributes Water to Overcrowded Fans
Sep 28, 2025 02:42 am CST
Actor and TVK President Vijay's rally in Karur turned tragic when 38 people died in a stampede after his six-hour delayed arrival led to severe overcrowding. Videos show Vijay distributing water bottles to distressed attendees before the incident. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for victims' families and established an inquiry commission to investigate the tragedy that occurred as Vijay campaigns as an alternative to traditional Tamil Nadu political parties.
