Deadly Stampede at Actor-Politician Vijay's Rally in Karur Claims 40 Lives Including 10 Children

Sep 28, 2025 05:53 pm CST

A tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK party rally in Karur resulted in 40 deaths, including 2-year-old Dhuru Vishnu and nine other children. The incident, allegedly caused by safety violations at an overcrowded venue, has prompted Vijay to announce Rs 20 lakh compensation for victims' families while Tamil Nadu's government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the devastating event.