State Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that the deceased victims include 16 women, nine men and six children.
Karur: TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay left Trichy airport for Chennai on Saturday, refusing to respond to media questions regarding the stampede that occurred during his public event in Karur.
The tragic incident has claimed at least 36 lives and 58 people have been admitted to hospitals following the chaos.
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The stampede unfolded amid a large gathering at Vijay’s rally, leaving many injured and sparking widespread concern across the state. Authorities are continuing their investigations as rescue and medical efforts remain underway.
According to initial reports, multiple attendees fainted during the incident, and some were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Sources suggest that the overcrowding at the venue triggered the panic and subsequent stampede.
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that the deceased victims include 16 women, nine men and six children.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will visit Karur on Sunday to meet the injured victims and review the relief efforts.
The rally at Velusamipuram began around 7:20 p.m. and initially drew a celebratory atmosphere, with thousands gathering to hear Vijay speak.
But panic erupted when a sudden power outage plunged the venue into near darkness.
The tightly packed crowd swayed and surged forward, triggering a stampede-like situation.
Before the stampede incident, Vijay had been addressing local grievances, including illegal sand mining, mineral theft. and other issues affecting Karur.
Published: 27 Sept 2025, 10:22 pm IST
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