TVK's Karur roadshow stampede LIVE: Death toll at 39, those injured stable; case registered and probe underway
Actor Vishal expressed deep grief over the tragic stampede. In a tweet, he said, “Utter nonsense. Hearing that more than 30 people including children losing their lives over a stampede in actor/politician Vijay’s rally is heartwrenching and totally not right. My heart goes out to every one of those innocent victims and my deepest condolences to every one of them & their respective families. May their souls rest in peace.”
He also urged the TVK party to provide compensation to the families of the deceased, calling it the least that could be done. Vishal further stressed the need for adequate safety arrangements in all future political rallies to prevent such tragedies.
Traders plan to down shutters in Karur condoling the unfortunate incident
Vijay expresses grief over Karur rally tragedy
Hours after the heart-wrenching tragedy in Karur, where 36 lives were lost, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay on Saturday expressed profound grief, saying he was overwhelmed by indescribable pain and sorrow.“My heart is shattered. I am consumed by unbearable grief and anguish beyond words. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of my beloved brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of all those undergoing treatment in hospitals,” Vijay said in a social media post.
Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi breaks down after visiting the families in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Karur.
Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crowd stampede during Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur.
He tweeted, “The Karur incident is tragic
The crowd stampede that occurred during the campaign of actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Mr. Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is truly unfortunate. According to initial reports, 31 people have lost their lives in this incident, which is shocking. It is particularly heartbreaking to learn that six of the deceased were children. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who passed away. I humbly urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured.”
"Deeply anguished to hear about the tragic accident in Karur, Tamil Nadu. This saddening incident has snatched away precious lives.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May Prabhu Shri Ram give them strength and peace to the departed souls. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured," tweets Yogi Adityanath.
BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran will visit Karur on Sunday morning
As a mark of respect to the victims of the tragic incident, the party has announced the cancellation of all its scheduled events across Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
The death toll has risen to 36, including 8 children, 16 women, and 12 men.
No casualties have been reported from private hospitals, confirmed State Health Minister Ma Subramanian.
In his tweet, the Union Minister L Murugan expressed his deep condolences to the families of the deceased.
He stated, "Disturbing reports are coming from Karur district that over 33 people, including children, lost their lives in a crowd stampede during a campaign rally conducted by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam leader Mr. Vijay. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
I urge the Tamil Nadu government to provide appropriate compensation to the families of those who lost their lives in this incident and to ensure high-quality treatment for those undergoing medical care."
External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar, expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which claimed several lives and left many injured.
In a tweet, he stated, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My deepest condolences are with the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”