Vijay Holds Video Calls Families With Karur Stampede Victims, TVK Members Visit Affected Areas

The stampede occurred on September 27 during a public rally led by the TVK chief, leaving 41 people, including women and children, dead and injuring over 60. The event drew a massive crowd, and preliminary observations suggested lapses in crowd management.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam or TVK party chief, who has been facing criticism for not visiting the affected families in person, had made the video calls on October 6 evening, one of the affected families told news agency PTI.

"He made the call to my son-in-law and expressed his heartfelt condolences. He expressed his regret over the incident and said it should not have happened. Also, he assured the family of his support," he told reporters in Karur.