Tamil Nadu Stampede Tragedy: 40 Dead Including Children at Actor Vijay's Political Rally

Sep 29, 2025 12:37 am CST

A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has claimed 40 lives, including 10 minors, and injured around 100 people. The tragedy occurred when the crowd of nearly 27,000 - far exceeding the permitted 10,000 - surged forward to see the popular actor. Compensation has been announced for victims' families as authorities investigate the deadly incident that has left numerous families shattered.