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TVK Leaders Seek Pre-Arrest Bail Following Fatal Stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur
Oct 01, 2025 02:32 am CST
Two senior TVK leaders have approached the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking pre-arrest bail following the tragic stampede in Karur that killed 41 people. The leaders deny responsibility, claiming police negligence while authorities accuse the party of multiple violations that led to the disaster. The court will hear their bail petitions on Friday.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Meet Victims' Families and Survivors
Sep 29, 2025 01:51 pm CST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to visit Karur to meet survivors and families affected by the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives and injured over 50 people. The incident has prompted national response with compensation announced by both central and state governments, while investigations into crowd management failures continue.
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.
Tragic Stampede at TVK Rally in Tamil Nadu Claims 38 Lives: National Leaders Express Grief and Support
Sep 28, 2025 02:28 am CST
A devastating stampede occurred during actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulting in at least 38 deaths and over 60 injuries. National leaders including PM Modi, President Murmu, and opposition figures expressed condolences as Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced a judicial probe and compensation for victims' families. The tragedy happened when crowd numbers reportedly far exceeded the anticipated 10,000 attendees, overwhelming venue capacity and emergency services.