Sun Sep 28 11:50:43 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A stampede during a rally held by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India has resulted in multiple fatalities. Among the victims are a farmer’s wife and two young daughters, and a 7-year-old boy who attended the rally with his mother and brother. A 15-year-old student from Salem district also died. Survivors and family members are expressing grief and questioning the lack of security measures at the event.

**News Article:**

**Stampede at Actor Vijay’s Rally in Karur Claims Lives, Including Children**

**Karur, India – September 28, 2025, 05:28 PM IST** – A tragic stampede at a rally organized by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and popular actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu on Saturday has left a community in mourning. Multiple fatalities have been confirmed, including children.

The incident occurred amidst a large crowd gathered to see the actor and political figure. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene, with many people getting caught in the crush.

Among the victims is Anantha Jothi, a farmer from Vishwanathapuri, who lost his wife, Hemalatha (28), and their two daughters, Sailakhsana (8) and Sai Jeeva (4). Jothi, who sustained a leg injury, managed to escape the crush, only to later learn of his family’s tragic fate.

Another victim identified is S. Kirthikyadav, a 7-year-old Class III student from Karur town. He attended the rally with his mother and elder brother. While the mother and older brother managed to escape, Kirthikyadav was trapped and died in the melee.

K. Srinath, 15, a Class XI student from Mettur, Salem district, also lost his life in the stampede. He had traveled alone to attend the rally. Grief-stricken classmates gathered outside the mortuary, mourning their friend.

Eyewitnesses are questioning the security measures in place at the event. “They now say there were 500 police personnel, but I could not see even 50 at the venue,” said Sanjay, elder brother of Kirthikyadav, expressing his anger and frustration.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The tragedy has sparked outrage and renewed calls for improved safety protocols at large public gatherings.

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