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The Hindu News Article: Woman Returns Compensation from Actor Vijay After Stampede Tragedy

KARUR, Tamil Nadu – October 28, 2025: A widow whose husband was killed in the tragic stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur has returned the ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) compensation provided by actor and TVK party chief Vijay.

Shankavi Perumal, whose husband Ramesh died in the incident that claimed 41 lives, stated that her decision was prompted by her disappointment that Mr. Vijay did not personally visit Karur to offer his condolences. While Vijay held a meeting with the bereaved families at a private resort in Mamallapuram on Monday, Ms. Perumal expressed that she felt slighted by the lack of a personal visit to her home in Kodangipatti.

Vijay had previously expressed his condolences via video call and subsequently transferred the compensation to the families’ bank accounts. Ms. Perumal received the funds a week prior to returning them. The refund was processed via Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) with a letter authorizing the bank to make the transfer.

“I expected Mr. Vijay would visit Karur… He should have visited Karur. It is disappointing. Hence, I have returned the money,” Ms. Perumal stated.

Balu, a relative who attended the meeting in Mamallapuram, expressed surprise at Ms. Perumal’s actions, suggesting that local politicians may have influenced her decision. He also claimed to have assisted in the transfer of the compensation from various sources, including the State and Central governments.

The stampede, which occurred last month, continues to reverberate through the community.

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