Tamil Nadu rally tragedy
TVK Officials Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody Following Deadly Karur Stampede Incident
Sep 30, 2025 08:03 pm CST
Two Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) district secretaries have been remanded to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the September 27 Karur rally stampede that killed 41 and injured nearly 60. The officials face multiple charges including culpable homicide while Tamil Nadu establishes a commission to investigate the tragedy.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: 39 Lives Lost at Actor Vijay's TVK Rally - Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos and Poor Planning
Sep 28, 2025 11:35 am CST
A devastating stampede at actor Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu resulted in 39 fatalities. Eyewitnesses describe overwhelming crowds, delayed arrival of the TVK leader, and inadequate safety measures. Victims' families share heartbreaking accounts while Vijay expresses profound grief over the tragedy that highlights critical failures in large event management.
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.