Tamil Nadu tragedy
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.
Shashi Tharoor Calls for Improved Crowd Safety Measures After Fatal Tamil Nadu Rally Stampede
Sep 28, 2025 04:47 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged for stricter crowd management protocols following the tragic Karur stampede that killed 39 people at actor Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu. Tharoor emphasized the recurring nature of such disasters in India and called on central and state governments to implement comprehensive safety standards for large public gatherings to prevent future loss of life.
39 Dead and 2 Critical in Tragic TVK Rally Stampede in Karur: Investigation Underway
Sep 28, 2025 02:09 pm CST
A devastating stampede at Chief Vijay's TVK rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu claimed 39 lives and left 52 injured, with two victims remaining in critical condition on ventilator support. Officials confirmed postmortems would be completed by Sunday noon as authorities investigate the tragic incident that occurred during the massive public gathering on Saturday.