Chennai, Sep 27 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday extended his heartfelt tributes to the victims of Karur stampede on the first anniversary of the incident, describing the loss as an “unhealable” wound for the people in the State.
The stampede took place on September 27, 2025, during a political rally addressed by Vijay in Karur district in which as many as 41 people were killed and several others injured in the incident.
“Last year, on this very day an event occurred that left an unhealable wound, an endless pain, and deep agony in my life, in the lives of our kin in Karur, and in the hearts of our people across Tamil Nadu,” he said on his social media platform
“We, along with our family in Karur and members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), stand carrying unutterable grief. To all of us suffering the loss of loved ones held dear in our hearts, let us remain each other’s solace, support, and shield. Our heartfelt tributes to all our departed kin who live on in our memories”, he added.
Meanwhile, the first anniversary of the Karur stampede was observed across Karur district, with families, supporters, and local residents gathering to pay tribute to the 41 victims.
Organised by the TVK party, local memorial events, including floral tributes and homage to the photographs of the 41 victims, were organized near locations including in the Karur old bus stand.
Earlier, the TVK also announced the construction of a permanent memorial in Karur Veluchamipuram to honour the victims and serve as a safety reminder.
(PTI News)
