Part of Veluchamy Puram in Karur the place heavy casualties have been reported because of the Vijay marketing campaign stampede. | Photo Credit: Vengadesh R
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Early Sunday morning, residents of the habitat recounted to The Hindu the harrowing scenes they witnessed.
Crowds had begun gathering from early morning in Karur, although Mr. Vijay arrived solely round 7.30 p.m. “Had he saved to his allotted time of three p.m., the group would have been a lot smaller. By night, the congestion was insufferable,” stated Balaji, a resident.
Several locals stated the selection of venue aggravated the state of affairs. “If he [Vijay] had waved from the flyover or the outskirts, the group would have dispersed shortly. Instead, the procession was made to maneuver together with his propaganda van,” alleged Sivagurunathan N.S.
In Pictures: Stampede at Vijay’s TVK rally in Karur
A view of the strewn chappals are seen after a stampede through the actor and TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. At least 39 individuals have been killed and greater than 80 injured within the stampede.
TVK chief and actor Vijay watches as ambulances carry the injured at Karur the place 39 individuals died as a result of stampede on September 27, 2025.
Over 80 individuals have been injured through the stampede at TVK rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. A view of an injured being taken to a hospital.
Anxious kinfolk wait outdoors the hospital the place injured are being handled after a stampede at TVK rally in Karur on September 27, 2025.
TVK chief and actor Vijay throughout a rally in Karur the place 39 individuals have been killed and greater than 80 injured throughout a stampede in Karur on September 27, 2025.
The State authorities has introduced a fee to be headed by retired choose Aruna Jagadeesan to probe the circumstances that led to the stampede, Mr. Stalin stated. He directed the Collectors of Tiruchi, Salem, and Dindigul to go instantly to Karur and co-ordinate the reduction effort.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin visits the hospital to satisfy the injured individuals. He introduced a solatium of ₹10 lakh to the households of those that died within the stampede, and ₹1 lakh for many who have been injured and are being handled in hospitals.
AIADMK basic secretary Edappadi Ok Palaniswami enquires an injured particular person on the Karur Medical College Hospital.
A view of the Karur Medical College Hospital the place the injured individuals have been admitted and are being handled.
BJP leaders Nainar Nagendran and Tamilisai Soundararajan go to the injued admitted within the hospital on September 28, 2025.
A scene at Karur the place an injured particular person is being rushed by emergency personnel to the Karur General Hospital.
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Others pointed to the absence of fundamental facilities. “There was no water, no retailers open since morning. People fainted within the warmth,” stated G. Chitra. Residents additionally recalled youngsters climbing electrical posts and transformers to catch a glimpse of the actor, including to the danger.
Some linked the tragedy to the timing. “Saturday night is peak time in Karur, when textile staff obtain their wages. The surge to see Vijay solely added to the stress,” stated B. Balusamy.
Several criticised the police and the organisers. “Police at the moment are in all places, however at the moment they didn’t save us. They have so many intelligence wings, but they didn’t predict this crowd. I noticed our bodies being carried in entrance of my eyes,” lamented Palanisamy of Velusamypuram.
Residents contrasted the rally with different political occasions. “Even the DMK held its Mupperum Vizha close to the ring highway, the place there was house. Why deliver such a crowd right into a congested space?” requested Ok. Veeramani.
Published – September 28, 2025 09:30 am IST
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