Embattled actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Friday claimed that the deadly stampede at the party's rally in Karur last week was a result of police lathi-charge.

The claims were made in submission to the Madras High Court. At total of 41 people were killed and more than 60 others were injured in the stampede on September 27.

VIDEO | Madurai: The petitioner who filed a PIL seeking a ban on roadshows after the Karur stampede moves High Court, alleging he received a threat call from the TVK district secretary.

Amaravel Pandian, the petitioner’s advocate, says, “After today’s court hearing, a person… pic.twitter.com/6hpT9HK22I — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 3, 2025

The court dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of TVK Namakkal district secretar

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