MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin visit Karur mortuary and hospital following deadly stampede | VIDEO

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin visited the Government Medical College and Hospital on Sunday to meet those injured in the tragic stampede that occurred during a rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur. The devastating incident claimed the lives of 39 people and left more than 50 others injured.

Upon arriving in Karur after landing at Trichy airport from Chennai, CM Stalin personally met the families of the victims and the injured, offering condolences and assurances of government support. The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and paid homage to those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident.

Speaking to the media, CM Stalin said, “I am standing here with deep sorrow. I am unable to describe the horrific accident that took place in Karur. Yesterday, around 7:45 pm, while I was in Chennai speaking with officials, I received the news that such an incident had occurred. As soon as I received the information, I called former Minister Senthil Balaji, asked him to inquire, and instructed him to go to the hospital. When I heard the news about the death toll, I instructed the nearby ministers to go to Karur.”

He added, “So far, 39 people have died. In the history of our state, never has such a large number of people lost their lives in a program organised by a political party, and such a tragedy should never happen in the future either. Currently, 51 people are undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. With a heavy heart, I pay homage to those who have lost their lives. A compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased. A compensation of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to those who were injured. I have ordered the formation of an inquiry commission headed by a retired High Court judge.”

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami also reached Karur hospital, the mortuary, after the stampede.

In response to the tragedy, the Tamil Nadu government has announced compensation for those affected: Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each for those receiving medical treatment.