At least 39 people died in a stampede at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu on Saturday (September 27, 2025), as part of his State-wide political tour. Over 80 persons were injured.
As the event progressed, several people reportedly fainted in the crowd and were rushed to the Karur Medical College Hospital and private hospitals nearby.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a solatium of ₹10 lakh to the families of those who died in the stampede, and ₹1 lakh for those who were injured and are being treated in hospitals. T.N. government has announced a commission to be headed by retired Judge Aruna Jagadeesan to probe into the circumstances that led to the stampeded, said Mr. Stalin.
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A view of the strewn chappals are seen after a stampede during the actor and TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. At least 39 people were killed and more than 80 injured in the stampede.
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TVK chief and actor Vijay watches as ambulances carry the injured at Karur where 39 people died due to stampede on September 27, 2025.
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Over 80 persons were injured during the stampede at TVK rally in Karur on September 27, 2025. A view of an injured being taken to a hospital.
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Anxious relatives wait outside the hospital where injured are being treated after a stampede at TVK rally in Karur on September 27, 2025.
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TVK chief and actor Vijay during a rally in Karur where 39 people were killed and more than 80 injured during a stampede in Karur on September 27, 2025.
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The State government has announced a commission to be headed by retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan to probe the circumstances that led to the stampede, Mr. Stalin said. He directed the Collectors of Tiruchi, Salem, and Dindigul to go immediately to Karur and co-ordinate the relief effort.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visits the hospital to meet the injured persons. He announced a solatium of ₹10 lakh to the families of those who died in the stampede, and ₹1 lakh for those who were injured and are being treated in hospitals.
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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami enquires an injured person at the Karur Medical College Hospital.
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A view of the Karur Medical College Hospital where the injured persons have been admitted and are being treated.
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BJP leaders Nainar Nagendran and Tamilisai Soundararajan visit the injued admitted in the hospital on September 28, 2025.
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A scene at Karur where an injured person is being rushed by emergency personnel to the Karur General Hospital.
Published – September 28, 2025 09:14 am IST
