Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister Dr L Murugan visit Karur tragedy site

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Dr L Murugan visited the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where those injured in the stampede are being treated.

Karur: On 27 September, 40 people were killed and many injured in a stampede during a public event attended by TVK (Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam) Chief and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Following the tragic incident, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Dr L Murugan visited the scene and met the injured at the medical college.

Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman Visit Karur

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Dr L Murugan visited the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where those injured in the stampede are being treated. They inquired about the condition of the injured and received information from the hospital administration. Both ministers expressed condolences to the affected families and assured full support from the state government.

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About Karur Stampede

On 27 September, a stampede broke out during a public event attended by TVK chief and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. More than 40 people were killed and dozens injured as the crowd gathered in panic. The cause of the stampede is currently under investigation. A video of the incident has also surfaced, showing the horrific situation.

Rahul Gandhi's Message of Gratitude

According to Congress sources, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, called TVK chief and actor Vijay to express his deep condolences for the deaths of supporters in the Karur stampede. Rahul Gandhi also contacted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the phone to inquire about the incident and assured his support to those affected.

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State Government Response

Recognizing the severity of the incident, the Tamil Nadu government has immediately initiated relief operations. Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced financial assistance to the affected families. Police and administration have tightened security in the area, and a special team has been formed to investigate the entire incident.

The Karur stampede has plunged Tamil Nadu and the nation into mourning. The central and state governments are ready to assist the affected. The investigation so far is needed to determine the cause of the incident and take steps to prevent such incidents in the future. Deepest condolences are expressed to the families of those killed in this tragic incident.