Stampede at Vijay's Party Rally Claims 39 Lives, Over 50 Injured in Southern India

Breaking News: India Stampede Leaves 39 Dead, Over 50 Injured At least 39 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede that broke out at a campaign rally in southern India. The tragedy occurred on September 26, 2025, when actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party event in Karur, Tamil Nadu state, turned deadly. Timeline of Events 10:00 AM: Actor Vijay was scheduled to give a speech at the rally. 1:00 PM: The crowd began to grow restless as Vijay was hours late to speak. 2:00 PM: A stampede broke out, causing chaos and panic among the attendees. Immediate Response Tamil Nadu police have filed a criminal case against TVK party leaders Bussy Anand, Nirmal Kumar, and V.P. Mathiyalagan. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the cause of the tragedy. Background Context Vijay, a popular actor in southern India, ventured into politics last year, forming the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. This was his first major campaign event since entering politics. What Happens Next As the investigation unfolds, questions are being raised about crowd control measures and emergency preparedness at large public events. The incident highlights the need for effective crisis management and risk assessment in crowded gatherings. Authorities will continue to investigate the cause of the stampede and potential charges against TVK party leaders. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Dw reporting.*