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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the Government Medical College and Hospital and met those injured in Saturday’s stampede at Karur that left 39 people dead at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
CM MK Stalin paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede incident. He also meets the families of victims. Speaking to reporters, Stalin said, “So far, 39 people have died. In the history of our state, never has such a large number of people lost their lives in a program organised by a political party.”
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இரவு முழுவதும் உயிரிழந்தவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினர் சிந்திய கண்ணீரும், அவர்களது துக்கம் நிறைந்த அழுகுரல் ஏற்படுத்திய வலியும்
என் நெஞ்சத்திலிருந்து அகலவில்லை… #KarurTragedy pic.twitter.com/Z9K2TZs7NW
— M.K.Stalin – தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) September 28, 2025
“Such a tragedy should never happen in the future either. Currently, 51 people are undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. With a heavy heart, I pay homage to those who have lost their lives. A compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased. A compensation of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to those who were injured. I have ordered the formation of an inquiry commission headed by a retired High Court judge,” CM added.
Stalin also 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.
