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The stampede that broke out at actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday has shocked everyone. Eyewitnesses at the scene described the devastation and claimed that nothing could be done to control the massive crowd. News agency ANI quoted Nand Kumar as saying, “We were present there ourselves. Nothing could be done to control the crowd.”
At least 39 people were killed and several others are seriously injured in the stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur on Saturday. Many people said that Vijay arrived six hours late and the crowd was much larger than anticipated.
It’s difficult to determine whose fault it is.
Nand Kumar said that it’s difficult to determine whose fault it is. People were expecting Vijay to arrive on time. Many children were with them, and they were hungry. We were facing difficult circumstances. Everyone was eager to see a star. He further claimed that despite adequate security measures, ten to fifteen times more people gathered, leading to the incident.
Eyewitness Accounts
Another eyewitness, Surya, said that shortly after the stampede began, there was even less space for people to stand, hindering ambulance movement and delaying rescue efforts.
A father said he had brought his 12-year-old daughter to visit Vijay. After the stampede, he thought his daughter had simply fainted and would recover. But when he checked on her again, she was gone.
P. Shivashankari, a woman from Namakkal, said she saw her neighbor fall as the crowd surged forward. “We screamed for help, but no one could move. People fell on top of each other. We couldn’t breathe.”
How did the stampede happen?
Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the stampede. A stampede broke out at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Velusamypuram on the Karur-Erode Highway in Tamil Nadu when a larger-than-anticipated crowd gathered. As Vijay began addressing the gathering, chaos ensued, forcing him to interrupt his speech.
Karur stampede kills 39, 51 admitted to ICU; 10 lakh compensation announced, investigation underway
A stampede broke out at actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday evening. According to Chief Minister Stalin, 39 people have died so far in the incident. Additionally, 51 are being treated in the ICU. It is believed that the death toll may rise further. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held a high-level meeting at night immediately after the accident. He also announced compensation.
Chief Minister Stalin visited the hospital after the incident, paid tribute to the deceased, and met with the injured. He said, “So far, 39 people have died in this entire accident. Never in the history of our state has such a large number of people lost their lives at an event organized by a political party. Such a tragedy should never happen again.”
CM Announces Compensation
CM Stalin said that 51 people are currently admitted to the ICU, where they are undergoing treatment. He said, “I pay tribute to those who lost their lives.” The CM announced that the families of the deceased will receive a compensation of ₹10 lakh and the injured will receive a compensation of ₹1 lakh. He also formed an investigation committee headed by a retired High Court judge, which will submit an investigation report on the entire incident.
How did the entire accident happen?
According to eyewitnesses, a large crowd had gathered before Vijay’s rally even began. Despite this, Vijay himself arrived to address the rally after several hours of delay. During this time, people began to approach the stage. Furthermore, people began experiencing breathing difficulties.
Due to the jostling, several people fainted. This led to a stampede. The administration had anticipated 30,000 people for Vijay’s rally, but the crowd exceeded expectations, making the situation unmanageable.
People stood for hours without food and water – DGP
Tamil Nadu’s acting DGP, G. Venkataraman, said, “Permission for the rally was granted from 3 pm to 10 pm, but the crowd began gathering as early as 11 am. By the time Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm, the crowd had been waiting for hours without food and water.”
He said that Vijay himself praised the police’s performance, but he insisted that party workers should take responsibility for crowd management. The DGP explained that 10,000 people were expected at the rally, but approximately 27,000 gathered. Over 500 police personnel were deployed for the entire event.
Thalapathy Vijay’s reaction to the stampede in Karur, saying, “The grief is hard to bear.”
Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay has been in the news recently. A stampede broke out during the actor-turned-politician’s rally in Karur. Several people lost their lives as a result of the stampede, and reports of injuries are also emerging. Thalapathy Vijay has now issued a statement on the incident. He expressed his grief by sharing a post on his official social media.
The actor and TVK leader has broken his silence on the tragedy. Posting on his official account, Thalapathy Vijay wrote, “I am deeply saddened. The pain and suffering is so overwhelming that it is difficult to bear. I express my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of our dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I pray for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment in the hospital.”
I am gone; Unbearable, unable to be expressed in words, drowned in pain and sorrow I am having it.
My deepest condolences to the families of my brothers and sisters who died in Kerala. अनुतापरणपण्वों, இரங்காலையும் அருங்கை கொரைக்கு. மருத்துவமனையில் சிகிச்சை
— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) September 27, 2025
Children have also been injured.
According to emerging reports, approximately 36 people have lost their lives in the stampede in Karur. However, an investigation is underway, and the death toll may rise. Children have also been injured in this incident. It is being reported that while the actor was giving his speech, the crowd began to grow rapidly, gradually becoming uncontrollable. Due to the increasing crowd, several children and others fell unconscious.
Actor’s Career
Regarding the actor’s film career, his final film, “Jana Nayagan,” is scheduled to release in early 2026. After establishing himself in the film industry, he has now entered the political arena. Speaking of his film career, he began his career as a child artist.
Countless hungry and thirsty people, Vijay’s entry six hours late, crowds tripled… What caused the 39 deaths in Karur?
A stampede at a rally for actor and politician Vijay’s party, TVK, in Karur, Tamil Nadu, claimed the lives of 39 people. These included 16 women and 10 children. The injured have been admitted to various hospitals for treatment. Meanwhile, significant information is emerging about the stampede. It is being reported that the crowd at the rally was larger than anticipated. Vijay himself arrived late than his scheduled time. Standing for long periods in the scorching heat caused some people to become unwell and fall unconscious, leading to panic and a stampede.
Regarding the Karur stampede, Tamil Nadu’s acting DGP, G. Venkataraman, stated that permission for the rally was granted from 3 pm to 10 pm, but the crowd began gathering as early as 11 am. By the time Vijay arrived at 7:40 p.m., the crowd had been waiting for hours without adequate food and water. This is the truth.
Venkataraman said that they reviewed the steps taken by the police. Previously, TVK rallies had drawn small crowds, but this time the turnout was much larger than expected. Although the organizers had requested a large ground in Karur and expected around 10,000 people, approximately 27,000 gathered. More than 500 police personnel were deployed at the campaign venue where Vijay was to address the public.
He said that Vijay himself praised the role of the police, but stressed that party workers should take responsibility for crowd management. This does not mean that the police should be deployed in numbers equal to the entire crowd of 27,000. The reasons behind this tragic incident will only be known after an investigation. A one-member commission has already been formed.
Tamil Nadu DGP
500 Policemen Deployed
The DGP stated that the deceased included 12 men, 16 women, and 10 children (five boys and five girls). He described the incident as extremely tragic, saying that the crowd was much larger than expected. However, more than 500 police personnel were deployed at the place where actor-politician Vijay was to address the crowd.
Waiting Hungry and Thirsty
An eyewitness, Nanda Kumar, said, “We were present there ourselves. Vijay was scheduled to arrive at 11 am, but he arrived very late. People had come with children, were hungry and thirsty, and stood for hours just to get a glimpse of Vijay. Consequently, the situation spiraled out of control.” While it’s difficult to say whether the organizers were aware of the crowd, such incidents should not be repeated.
Compensation Announced, Inquiry Commission Formed
Chief Minister MK Stalin said the government has formed a commission to investigate the stampede. It will be headed by retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan. He also announced compensation of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh each for the injured.
Case Filed Against TVK Official
Tamil Nadu police have filed a case against TVK’s Karur West District Secretary VP Mathiazhagan under four sections for violating norms during the event.
