stampede investigation
Tamil Nadu Government Blames TVK's Reckless Actions and Vijay's Intentional Delay for Deadly Karur Stampede
Dec 03, 2025 02:52 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that the Karur stampede that killed 41 people resulted from reckless actions by TVK party organizers and a deliberate seven-hour delay by leader C Joseph Vijay, which encouraged excessive crowd gathering. Despite proper police deployment, misleading announcements about Vijay's arrival time led to premature assembly of thousands of supporters who waited in harsh conditions, culminating in tragedy when the politician finally arrived.
Ambulance Drivers Interrogated Following Deadly Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally in Karur
Oct 04, 2025 07:23 pm CST
Police have questioned ambulance drivers who responded to the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, which resulted in 41 deaths and 60 injuries. Investigators sought details about emergency response protocols, including how drivers were summoned and the total number of ambulances deployed to the scene on September 27.
Tamil Nadu Government Presents Detailed Defense Against TVK Allegations in Deadly Karur Stampede Investigation
Oct 01, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a comprehensive response to allegations from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regarding the tragic Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives. Senior officials presented evidence-backed explanations about security arrangements, crowd management, and emergency response protocols, contradicting claims of administrative negligence while addressing concerns about power outages, police conduct, and medical assistance during the incident.
BJP Forms 8-Member Committee Led By Hema Malini To Investigate Fatal Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Sep 30, 2025 02:34 am CST
Following the tragic stampede at Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives, BJP President J.P. Nadda has formed an eight-member fact-finding committee headed by MP Hema Malini. The committee will investigate the September 27 incident in Tamil Nadu's Karur, where over 60 people were also injured. This investigation runs parallel to the state's judicial probe and Vijay's petition for an independent inquiry, turning the tragedy into a politically significant issue ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Madras High Court Cancels Urgent Hearing as Death Toll Rises to 40
Sep 28, 2025 08:36 pm CST
The Madras High Court has canceled an urgent hearing on the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur that claimed 40 lives. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited survivors and announced compensation, while a judicial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances behind this tragic incident that has sparked debates on crowd safety at political events.
Madras High Court to Hear Petition Seeking Ban on Actor Vijay's TVK Rallies Following Deadly Stampede
Sep 28, 2025 05:22 pm CST
The Madras High Court will consider a petition from a stampede victim requesting a ban on TVK political rallies led by actor Vijay until the Karur tragedy investigation concludes. The incident, which resulted in 40 deaths and approximately 100 injuries, has been attributed to poor planning and mismanagement. The petitioner argues that public safety must take precedence over assembly rights.