Don’t spread rumour on distressing Karur stampede incident: M K Stalin

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday warned against spreading rumours in the social media on the distressing stampede incident in Karur.

The deaths of 41 persons in the tragic incident on September 27 was very sorrowful and the victims of the incident should not be viewed as those belonging to a particular party but ought to be seen as fellow Tamils, he said.

“What happened in Karur was a great tragedy. My heart is heavy due to the great sorrow. After mobilising the district administration immediately after receiving the information, I could not remain in Chennai. I rushed to Karur to console the victims,” the Chief Minister said in a video message posted on his official ‘X’ site.

கரூரில் நடந்துள்ள துயரம் குறித்து சமூக வலைத்தளங்களில் அவதூறுகளையும் - வதந்திகளையும் பரப்ப வேண்டாம்.

அனைவரும் பொறுப்புடன் நடந்துகொள்ள வேண்டும்.#KarurTragedypic.twitter.com/Ihum9qIWNY

— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) September 29, 2025

Stating that he has been watching the posts on the social media, Stalin said it was sad that some people spread rumours about the incident or even indulged in slander.

“Do not spread rumour, don’t slander on the social media about the tragedy in Karur. Everyone should behave responsibly,” the Chief Minister said.