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TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Highlights: Post-mortem, handover of victims' bodies to be completed by noon
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Highlights: Over 30 people have died after overcrowding triggered a stampede situation at a TVK rally with actor-turned-politician Vijay. With 40 people injured and several critical, the death toll is expected to rise.
- 9:22 AM IST, Sep 28TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran visits Karur victims at government hospital
- 5:01 AM IST, Sep 27CM recounts moment he received news of Karur tragedy: ‘Around 7:45 pm, while I was in Chennai…’
- 4:35 AM IST, Sep 27CM Stalin, says, ‘truth will come out through inquiry commission’
- 4:34 AM IST, Sep 27Tamil Nadu CM Stalin confirms 39 deaths
- 3:59 AM IST, Sep 27CM Stalin visits Karur hospital, meets injured victims
- 2:53 AM IST, Sep 27FM Nirmala Sitharaman expresses shock over Karur stampede
- 2:47 AM IST, Sep 27Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu condoles loss of lives in Karur
- 2:34 AM IST, Sep 27Eyewitness says, ‘ambulances could not get in, took long time to bring people out’
- 2:05 AM IST, Sep 27CM Stalin leaves for Karur as death toll rises to 38
- 1:36 AM IST, Sep 27At least 38 people confirmed dead as TN DGP provides latest figures
- 1:33 AM IST, Sep 27Victim’s relative recounts chaos, says ‘ Vijay didn’t show up on time'
- 1:05 AM IST, Sep 2736 dead in Karur stampede; visuals from hospital
- 12:47 AM IST, Sep 27Union minister L Murugan expresses concern over Karur stampede
- 12:26 AM IST, Sep 27TN ministers visit injured at Karur hospital
- 11:54 PM IST, Sep 27Survivor recounts tragedy, says, ‘I don't know what to do’
- 11:41 PM IST, Sep 27Udhayanidhi Stalin heads to Karur
- 11:31 PM IST, Sep 27Vijay mourns victims of Karur stampede
- 11:22 PM IST, Sep 27CM Stalin announces ₹10 lakh compensation for families of stampede victims
- 11:09 PM IST, Sep 27CM Stalin
- 11:00 PM IST, Sep 27Tamil Nadu Governor expresses grief over deadly crowd crush
- 10:57 PM IST, Sep 27Vijay makes no comment, leaves from Trichy airport
- 10:48 PM IST, Sep 27VP reacts to stampede incident,
- 10:41 PM IST, Sep 27Rajnikanth condoles loss of life at Karur rally
- 10:33 PM IST, Sep 27Death toll rises to 36
- 10:30 PM IST, Sep 27What PM Modi said
- 10:29 PM IST, Sep 27MK Stalin likely to visit Karur
- 10:26 PM IST, Sep 27Death toll rises to 31
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Highlights: A massive campaign rally by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ended in tragedy on Saturday evening, September 27, when a sudden crowd surge left at least 39 people dead and around 40 injured in Karur district. As per the Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar, the deceased include 17 women, 13 men, and nine children. Director of medical education Suganthy Rajakumari said the postmortem and handover of the bodies would be completed before Sunday noon, adding that the government had arranged for accommodation, food, and other necessities for the victims' families.
...Read MoreAs per police sources, the rally took a turn for the worse after the crowd surged towards the barricade to catch a glimpse of Vijay during his speech. Police sources also told HT that officials had expected around 30,000 people for the TVK rally. However, local reports stated that the rally saw at least 60,000 people in attendance.
Several leaders such as PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, MK Stalin, Arvind Kejriwal and more have expressed their concern regarding the situation in Karur as well as offered condolences to the families of the victims. Leaders across the political divide, including Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, deputy CM and DMK leader Udayanidhi Stalin, AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami, and BJP leaders Nainar Nagenthran and Tamilisai Soundarajan reached Karur to meet the victims' families and extend their support.
Stampede at TVK rally in Karur | Key Updates
- The initial death toll of 10 has now increased to 39, with around 40 injured. The death toll, as per officials, is expected to rise.
- Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalinannounced a compensation of ₹10 lakh each to the families of the victims, and an aid of ₹1 lakh each to those undergoing medical treatment.
- Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkataraman said that TVK on its X handle had said Vijay would arrive at the venue by12, following which people started coming in at 11 am. “He came at 7.40 PM. The people lacked sufficient food water under the hot sun,” the DGP said.
- The DGP further said that the turnout was higher than expected. He said that while the organisers had expected an attendance of 10,000 persons based on the crowd in earlier TVK rallies, around 27,000 had turned up.
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TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: 'Evidence of a security lapse at Vijay's TVK rally,' says Edappadi Palaniswami
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said there was evidence of “security lapse” at Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Karur “based on media reports”. “There was confusion and stampede due to power disruption. TVK should have taken precautionary measures focussing on safety and security of its party workers as it had held four meetings so far,” PTI quoted Palaniswami as saying.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Post-mortem completed for 30 deceased, says Tamil Nadu health secretary
Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar said that the post-mortem had been completed for 30 of the 39 victims of the stampede in Karur. “…Bodies have been handed over to the families. The remaining postmortems are going on,” Senthil Kumar said.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Incident would not have happened if adequate security was provided, says EPS
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday said that the stampede would not have taken place if adequate security would have been provided for the TVK rally.
“We were informed that the stampede occurred because of an electric current. Such a campaign was previously held in 4 districts, and the police should have provided adequate security. I dont think that was done,” ANI quoted EPS as saying.
“Even in our AIADMK meeting, no proper security was provided,” he said, adding that thousands of police are deployed during DMK meetings.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan meets families of victims, extends support
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan, after meeting the families of the victims, extended support to them. “It's very unfortunate. We are praying for everyone's wellness. We will support the families. Instead of making it sensational, we will make it sensible,” Soundarajan told PTI.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: TVK and organisers responsible for incident, says DMK spokesperson Saravanan
DMK spokesperson Saravanan accused the TVK and the organisers of the rally of being responsible for the stampede incident in Karur, PTI reported. “From day one, they were not willing to listen to the conditions imposed by the Police. They wilfully violated them,” Saravanan alleged.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Stand with bereaved families,’ says YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy called the stampede incident in Karur “extremely painful”. “My heartfelt prayers are with the bereaved families who are passing through unimaginable grief. I stand with them in this dark hour,” Reddy said in a YSRCP press release.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu says ‘deeply saddened’ by loss of lives
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives” in the Karur stampede. “My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the injured,” Naidu said in a post on X.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Two patients critical, on ventilator, says Tamil Nadu director of medical education
Two of those injured in the stampede in Karur are critical and on ventilator, Tamil Nadu's director of medical education Suganthy Rajakumari said. “The total number of dead bodies we received is 39. The number of patients was 52. Only two patients are critical and on ventilator,” Rajakumari said.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Post-mortem, handover of bodies to be completed by noon, says director of medical education
The post-mortem and handover of bodies of the victims of the stampede in Karur will be completed by noon, Tamil Nadu's director of medical education Sunganthy Rajakumari told ANI news agency.
“Before noon, we will finish all postmortems and hand over the bodies to the family members. Accommodation, food and other things have been arranged by the government,” Rajakumari said.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran visits Karur victims at government hospital
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran visited the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where those injured in the recent stampede are being treated. The bodies of the deceased are also being handed over to their families after postmortem examinations.
According to Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar, 39 people have died and 95 others were injured in the stampede that occurred during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur.
Speaking to reporters, Senthil Kumar said, "A total of 95 people have been admitted to the hospital. 51 are admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital. Except for one, the others are stable. Specialised doctors are looking after them. The remaining 44 are admitted to the private hospitals. 39 people have lost their lives."
Additional director general of police (Law and Order) S Davidson Devasirvatham told reporters that a case has been registered and an investigation into the incident is underway.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udayanidhi Stalin reaches Karur to meet families of victims
Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister and DMK leader Udayanidhi Stalin on Sunday reached the mortuary of Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur to meet the families of the victims, ANI reported.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Express my deepest condolences to the deceased,’ says Puducherry CM
Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede in Karur. “I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear the news that 36 people have died so far in a stampede at a political rally organised by Vijay on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam in Karur, Tamil Nadu. I express my deepest condolences to the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those undergoing treatment in the hospital,” Rangasamy said in a statement.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Out of 95 injured, all stable except one,’ says Tamil Nadu health secretary
Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar said that out of 95 people who were injured during the stampede in Karur, all were stable except one.
“A total of 95 people have been admitted to the hospital. 51 are admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital. Except for one, the others are stable,” ANI quoted Senthil Kumar as saying.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Union minister HD Kumaraswamy condoles loss of lives in stampede
Union minister and and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday condoled the loss of lives during the stampede in Karur. “It was a shock to learn that many people were killed and many others were seriously injured in a tragedy that occurred during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu,” the JD(S) leader said in a post on X.
“This is a very sad incident. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. May they find the strength to bear this loss of life and may God rest the departed soul. I pray for a speedy recovery for all those injured,” Kumaraswamy added.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: 38 bodies identified, being handed over to relatives, says district collector
Dindigul district collector S Saravanan said the bodies of 38 people who died during the stampede at the TVK rally in Karur have been identified, adding that efforts were underway to hand over their mortal remains to their families.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: District Collector Karur issues helpline numbers
The District Collector, Karur issued helpline numbers following the stampede on Saturday. “Contact numbers for the District Collector's Office Emergency Help Centre to get details about the victims of the unexpected accident that occurred in Karur #DOT 04324 256306 #Whatsapp 7010806322,” the collector's official X handle posted.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami meets families of victims
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met families of the victims of the stampede which took place on Saturday in Karur. He paid his last respects to those who lost their lives in the stampede which took place during the TVK rally.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: BJP leader K Annamalai alleges lack of adequate security arrangements
Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai on Sunday alleged that the DMK government in the state did not provide adequate security arrangements for Opposition parties.
“The DMK government, which provides security for meetings held by the DMK, has a habit of sending the entire police force in that district, but not making adequate security arrangements for meetings held by opposition parties,” Annamalai said in a post on X.
He called the stampede incident “very shocking and saddening”. “Many have been injured and admitted to the hospital. I request the Tamil Nadu government to provide proper treatment to everyone. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased,” Annamalai said.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Deeply shocking and painful,’ says AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran called the stampede incident in Karur “deeply shocking and painful”. “I express my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and relatives of the deceased. I request the Tamil Nadu government to provide appropriate treatment to all those who have been admitted to the hospital due to the crowding,” Dhinakaran said in a post on X.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan leaves for Karur, says will extend help to affected families
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan left for Karur, which is 400 km from Chennai, on Sunday. “I am leaving for Karur with sorrow to support the families. We will extend help,” Soundarajan told PTI news agency.
The BJP leader said that Union Home Minister had inquired about the assistance necessary, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed his pain following the stampede.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Around 500 police personnel were deployed for rally, says ADGP
ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham, who visited the site of the stampede, said that 500 police personnel had been deployed for the TVK rally in Karur.
“Normally, in such cases, a crowd of 15,000–20,000 is expected, but here we don’t know how many gathered. We have just started the investigation and will get more details,” the ADGP said.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Vijay's delayed arrival led to crowds swelling, says Tamil Nadu police chief
Vijay's delayed arrival at the TVK rally in Karur led to the crowds swelling, the Tamil Nadu police chief said on Sunday. “By the time Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm, the crowd had already been waiting for hours without sufficient food and water. That is the reality,” DGP Venkatraman said.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Will have to get preliminary investigation done,’ says ADGP
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order, S. Davidson Devasirvatham on Sunday said that preliminary investigation would have to be conducted before the police can speak about the details of the case. He added that a case had been registered in connection with the incident.
TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Deeply shocking and distressing,’ says DMK MP Kanimozhi
Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Sunday expressed “deep shock” after the stampede incident in Karur. “he news that many people fainted and were admitted to the hospital due to the crowd congestion in Karur, and that several have lost their lives, is deeply shocking and distressing,” the DMK MP said in a post on X.
Kanimozhi further said that Tamil Nadu CM Stalin had instructed officials to provide necessary assistance “on a war footing”, while expressing his condolences to the families of the deceased.
