Tearful tributes paid to Karur stampede victims on first anniversary
Family members and supporters of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) gathered in Karur to mark the first anniversary of a tragic stampede that claimed 41 lives. The event featured floral tributes and prayers to honor the victims of the 2025 rally incident.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing emotional impact of the tragedy on the local community and the political sensitivity surrounding the TVK party's public gatherings.
Family members, relatives, and members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Sunday paid tearful tributes to the victims of the Karur crowd crush on the occasion of its first anniversary.
Forty-one persons were killed in the stampede at Velusamypuram on the outskirts of the city on September 27, 2025, during a rally addressed by TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay.
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