Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Karur stampede climbs to 41

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Karur, September 29, 2025 (ANI): The death toll from the stampede at Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay's campaign rally in Karur has risen to 41, after a woman undergoing treatment at a hospital succumbed to her injuries.

Suguna, 65, a resident of Karur district who had been on ventilator support in the intensive care unit, passed away after failing to respond to treatment.

Among the deceased are 18 women, 13 men, five young girls, and five young boys, bringing the total to 41. So far, 34 victims are from the Karur district, two each from the Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul districts, and 1 from the Salem district.

The massive crowd at Vijay's rally on Saturday evening reportedly turned chaotic, triggering pani

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