TN: Udhayanidhi chairs high-level review meeting following stampede incident in Karur, meets injured

Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chaired a high-level review meeting at the auditorium of the Government Medical College Hospital on Sunday in the wake of the stampede incident during actor Vijay's public rally in Karur.
The meeting was held to assess the ongoing medical treatment and assistance being provided to those injured in the stampede, and to discuss further measures required.
Udhayanidhi visited the hospital to pay homage to those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's political campaign in Karur and met the victims who are under treatment at the hospital.
He placed floral tributes to the bodies of the victims and consoled their grieving families.

He was accompanied by several ministers, including Cooperation Minister K. R. Periyakaruppan and Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma. Subramanian, Transport and Electricity Minister S S Sivasankar, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Siva V Meyyanathan.
Members of Parliament Jothimani, K.N. Arun Nehru, and V. Senthil Balaji, along with MLAs, senior district officials, including Karur District Collector M. Thangavel, Trichy District Collector V. Saravanan, and Dindigul District Collector S. Saravanan, government doctors, and police officers were also present.
Earlier, Udhayanidhi expressed immense sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's rally.
As per a statement from the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Office, among the dead were eight children and 16 women.
In a post shared on X, Tamil Nadu DyCM said, "The reports of lives lost due to being trapped in a crowd in Karur are causing immense sorrow. I convey my deepest condolences and comfort to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident."
"Those who fainted after being trapped in the crowd and those whose health has deteriorated are being provided immediate treatment at Karur Government Hospital, as per the orders of the Honorable Chief Minister. In this critical situation, we urge full cooperation to be extended to the government's actions and the medical team," the post further said.
Meanwhile, a survivor of the Karur stampede shared his heartbreaking ordeal, describing the immense personal loss and uncertainty his family is facing in the aftermath of the tragedy that left 38 people dead.
Speaking to the reporters, the victim said, "My Brother has two sons. His elder son died. We don't know where his younger son is. My brother's wife is admitted to the ICU now. I don't know what to do. My son's eye is injured."
Meanwhile, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives in a stampede at his rally in Karur in Tamil Nadu on Saturday.
In a post on X, Vijay prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured in the incident. "My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express. I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I pray for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment in the hospital," Vijay posted.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims after 36 were killed in the incident.CM Stalin also announced aid of Rs 1 lakh each to those undergoing medical treatment in hospitals.
The Chief Minister further announced the formation of a one-member Commission of Inquiry, headed by retired High Court Judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan, to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report to the government. In a statement, the Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. Terming the loss "irreparable," he assured that the government is taking all necessary steps to support the victims.
"On receiving the heartbreaking news that 36 people, including eight children and 16 women, lost their lives in the crowd crush at the political campaign meeting of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam in Karur today (27.09.2025), I was deeply shocked and pained," read the statement.
"These priceless lives lost have shaken all our hearts. I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families who have suffered this irreparable loss. I have directed that all those admitted to hospitals for treatment must receive the best possible medical care," it added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and offered condolences to the victims' families. "The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured," PM Modi's post on X read. (ANI)