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Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visits the hospital where the injured has been admitted in Karur on September 28, 2025
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The State government will take appropriate steps to prevent accidents such as the Karur stampede in future, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said in Karur on Sunday (September 28, 2025).
“Such a tragedy should not have occurred and should not happen again. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has already announced an Inquiry Commission to probe the incident. Based on the Commission report, the Chief Minister will take appropriate legal action,” Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin said speaking to reporters after paying respects to the dead and calling on the injured at the Karur Government Medical College Hospital.
The Commission is expected to visit Karur this afternoon and start the probe, he said. “The Chief Minister was very sad and hence rushed immediately to Karur during the night. He was continuously in touch with me as I was abroad,” said Mr. Udhayanidhi who had cut short his foreign tour to visit Karur.
Commenting on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K.Palaniswami’s charge that there were shortcomings in security provided for the meeting, Mr.Udhayanidhi pointed out that the Leader of the Opposition himself had campaigned at the same spot a couple of days ago.
In Pictures: Stampede at Vijay’s TVK rally in Karur
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.
TVK chief and actor Vijay watches as ambulances carry the injured at Karur where 39 people died due to stampede on September 27, 2025.
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.
Anxious relatives wait outside the hospital where injured are being treated after a stampede at TVK rally in Karur on September 27, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
A part of Veluchamy Puram in Karur where heavy casualties were reported due to the Vijay campaign stampede.
A view of the stampede site where 39 people were killed and more than 80 injured during a rally organised by actor and TVK chief Vijay in Karur.
People are seen near the stampede site in Karur on September 28, 2025.
A part of Veluchamy Puram in Karur where heavy casualties were reported due to the Vijay campaign stampede.
Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visits the hospital to enquire about the health condition of the injured on September 28, 2025.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami enquires an injured person at the Karur Medical College Hospital.
A view of the Karur Medical College Hospital where the injured persons have been admitted and are being treated.
BJP leaders Nainar Nagendran and Tamilisai Soundararajan visit the injued admitted in the hospital on September 28, 2025.
A scene at Karur where an injured person is being rushed by emergency personnel to the Karur General Hospital.
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The Director General of Police has clearly explained the difference between the crowd expected as projected by the party and the actual turnout, how additional security was provided, and the delay in each of Vijay’s meetings. “I do not want to politicise or blame anybody. The Inquiry Commission will bring out the truth,” he said.
Answering a query, he said all political party leaders had a right to meet the people. “It is their democratic duty, and nobody can prevent it. However, depending on the crowd turnouts, the police make certain requests such as asking people not to climb trees or to disturb the public.”
Leaders of the parties have a responsibility (to adhere to them); when huge crowds turn up, they should arrive in time. “There are many other issues too,” he observed.
Published – September 28, 2025 10:58 am IST
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