Chennai: The Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally, is back in focus today as the Madras High Court hears pivotal petitions. One plea filed by P.H. Dinesh holds actor and TVK chief Vijay directly responsible for the deaths, while another from TVK seeks a CBI probe into the disaster. Public pressure Read More…
Chennai: In the wake of the devastating crowd tragedy at a TVK rally in Karur, which left 41 people dead, a CPM delegation is set to visit the disaster site today. The team will also meet survivors and those undergoing treatment. The delegation is led by CPM General Secretary M.A. Baby, accompanied by Kerala MPs Read More…
Karur, Tamil Nadu: A newly filed FIR has shed light on the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, revealing that his extended stay inside the campaign vehicle contributed to rising restlessness among the crowd. The disaster claimed at least 41 lives and left many others injured. According to the FIR, Read More…
New Delhi / Karur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support families affected by the devastating stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. As part of the relief package: The announcement comes as the nation mourns the tragedy, which claimed 39 lives Read More…
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been denied police permission to visit Karur, where a tragic stampede claimed several lives. His request to pay a visit was turned down after authorities cited security risks and fears of law-and-order unrest if he appeared at the site. Adding to the storm, an intelligence Read More…