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In Pics: 39 killed after stampede at actor Vijay’s rally in Karur

At least 39 people, including women and children, died in a stampede that broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday (September 27). According to officials, the stampede broke out around 7.30 pm, just as Vijay was addressing his supporters who had gathered at the venue in Karur, about 400 km from Chennai, in huge numbers since the afternoon.

Surarika Das | Updated on: Sep 28, 2025 | 10:49 AM

Police blame TVK for flouting rules as death toll rises over 30, including children and women — Police blame TVK for flouting rules as death toll rises over 30, including children and women

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Victims being shifted to hospital after a stampede-like situation was witnessed during a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu on Saturday — Victims being shifted to hospital after a stampede-like situation was witnessed during a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu on Saturday

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Bereaved family members and relatives of victims mourn outside the mortuary at a government hospital — Bereaved family members and relatives of victims mourn outside the mortuary at a government hospital

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A family member breaks down as an injured undergoes treatment at a hospital after a stampede occurred at Karur, Tamil Nadu — A family member breaks down as an injured undergoes treatment at a hospital after a stampede occurred at Karur, Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin pays tribute to mortal remains of one of the victims, who died after a stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally on Saturday — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin pays tribute to mortal remains of one of the victims, who died after a stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally on Saturday

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A police official consoles an injured after a stampede-like situation occurred during a rally presided over by TVK chief and actor Vijay, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu — A police official consoles an injured after a stampede-like situation occurred during a rally presided over by TVK chief and actor Vijay, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu

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An injured man receiving treatment at a hospital after a stampede occurred at TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally, in Karur district — An injured man receiving treatment at a hospital after a stampede occurred at TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally, in Karur district

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Overcrowded rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, Saturday — Overcrowded rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, Saturday

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A family member of one of the victims, who died after a stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally on Saturday — A family member of one of the victims, who died after a stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally on Saturday

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay pauses his speech after a stampede-like situation was witnessed during the rally — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay pauses his speech after a stampede-like situation was witnessed during the rally

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An injured woman undergoes treatment at a hospital after a stampede occurred at TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally — An injured woman undergoes treatment at a hospital after a stampede occurred at TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally

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