Thalapathy Vijay Rally Stampede in Karur: 39 Dead, Dozens Injured at TVK Political Event
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- September 28, 2025
A stampede-like crowd crush occurred during actor-turned-politician Vijay’s campaign event in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on the evening of September 27, 2025, causing disaster. (AP News) What was supposed to be a demonstration of widespread support devolved into one of the state’s worst such events in recent memory. What took place? • At approximately 7:45 p.m., the rally took place in Veluswamypuram, which is located along the Karur–Erode route. • The crowded audience rushed toward the stage barricades when Vijay eventually showed up, some hours later than anticipated. Chaos broke out as many guests passed out from the heat and exhaustion. • Children were taken from their homes, individuals were trampled underfoot, and emergency access was severely impeded during the rush. The Price of Human Life: • Tamil Nadu’s Health Minister Ma Subramanian has confirmed that at least 36 people, including eight children, perished and about 40 were injured. • According to later accounts, the death toll may be higher—39 people have been killed and over 80 injured, according to some authorities. • Men, women, and children were among the dead, demonstrating the indiscriminacy of such tragedies. The Things That Went Wrong : It appears that a number of variables came together to make this incident a disaster: 1. Significant overpopulation that exceeds projections Tens of thousands of people showed up, greatly beyond the safe capacity, despite the organizers’ earlier request for authorization for a far smaller turnout. 2. Prolonged waiting and delayed arrivalThe crowd’s discomfort was increased by the lengthy wait in the sweltering heat. People became tired and restless as time went on. 3. Inadequate safety planning and inadequate crowd controlEmergency routes, volunteers, and security guards couldn’t handle the unexpected spike. There were no maintained clear evacuation routes or efficient buffer zones. 4. Fatigue, dehydration, and heatDue to heat fatigue or a lack of drink, many guests reportedly passed out before the crowd…
