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Karur Rally Stampede Toll Rises to 41 as Police Case Focuses on TVK Organisers

Accountability now turns on a judicial commission’s findings, with the High Court reviewing TVK’s plea for an independent probe.

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People stand near mortal remains of victims, who died after a stampede broke out at actor and TVK chief Vijay's rally on Saturday, at the government hospital, in Karur.

Overview

  • The confirmed death toll stands at 41, with more than 60 people treated in hospitals and a small number reported critical.
  • Karur police filed an FIR against TVK functionaries alleging overcrowding, delays and collapsing structures, invoking BNS provisions and the state property damage law.
  • TVK’s Karur West district secretary V. P. Mathiyazhagan has been arrested, and senior leaders Bussy Anand and CTR Nirmal Kumar have sought anticipatory bail, with a hearing set for October 3.
  • TVK has petitioned the Madras High Court for a CBI or court‑monitored investigation, while a one‑person inquiry led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan has begun its probe.
  • Vijay has not been named in the FIR, and announced ex gratia of ₹20 lakh per bereaved family alongside ₹10 lakh from the state and ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s relief fund.