crowd management
Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation Into Fatal Karur Stampede at Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Oct 13, 2025 05:51 pm CST
The Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the tragic stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which claimed 41 lives and injured over 60 people. A three-member committee led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi will monitor the probe into the incident where 30,000 people gathered at a venue meant for only 10,000, with serious security and management lapses contributing to the disaster.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Promises Full Investigation Into Deadly Karur Stampede at Vijay's Political Rally
Oct 04, 2025 04:44 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has pledged a thorough investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy that claimed 41 lives during actor-politician Vijay's TVK party rally. A court-ordered Special Investigation Team will ensure accountability while the state develops comprehensive safety protocols for public gatherings. The Madras High Court has temporarily banned political rallies on highways until proper safety guidelines are implemented.
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.
Tamil Nadu Police Defends Security Measures After Fatal Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Sep 28, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Following a tragic stampede that claimed 40 lives at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu police have defended their security arrangements, stating they deployed 500 officers for the high-risk event. ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham explained that security was proportionate to the expected turnout, with one officer per 50 attendees. The incident occurred amid delays and crowd impatience, with TVK and police offering conflicting accounts of responsibility for the tragedy.
At Tirupati Temple, AI To Take Over Crowd Control, Darshan Management
Sep 23, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate a new, state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence-Integrated Command Control Centre at the Tirumala Tirupati temple.
After Trichi Rally Chaos, Actor Vijay's Party Sets Rules For His State Tour
Sep 20, 2025 03:02 am CST
Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reiterated strict safety and conduct guidelines for its cadres ahead of his statewide campaign, in the backdrop of the Madras High Court's observations on damage to public property during his last week