In a significant development following the Karur tragedy, Tamil Nadu Police have arrested Mathiyalagan, the district secretary of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). This arrest is connected to the tragic stampede that resulted in the deaths of 41 individuals, including 18 women and 10 children. The FIR identifies TVK’s senior leaders — state general secretary ‘Bussy’ Anand and deputy general secretary Nirmal Kumar — as accused, although Vijay himself is not mentioned. Mathiyalagan’s arrest highlights the ongoing investigation into the incident, which has sparked considerable political and public outrage. Authorities face mounting pressure to ensure accountability and to evaluate whether failures in crowd management played a role in the tragedy.
The case continues to attract national attention as discussions about political accountability and public safety take center stage.