Hours after a stampede left 38 people, including 16 women and six children, dead in his party rally in Karur, TVK founder and actor Vijay on Saturday said he was in “unbearable pain” following the incident.Vijay, who did not meet the waiting media at Tiruchirappalli and Chennai airports following the stampede, took to ‘X’ to respond to the fatal incident.“My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express, ” he said.இதயம் நொறுங்கிப் போய் இருக்கிறேன்; தாங்க முடியாத, வார்த்தைகளால் சொல்ல முடியாத வேதனையிலும் துயரத்திலும் உழன்று கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்.கரூரில் உயிரிழந்த எனதருமை சகோதர சகோதரிகளின் குடும்பங்களுக்கு என் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்களையும், இரங்கலையும் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன். மருத்துவமனையில் சிகிச்சை…— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) September 27, 2025He expressed his condolences and sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives. The actor added he prayed for speedy recovery of those being treated in hospitals.“I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I pray for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment in the hospital.”At least 150 people were hospitalised across Karur and Trichy and half a dozen victims were critical, the officials said. Relatives of injured at the hospital after a stampede took place during TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay’s public event, several feared dead and injured, in Karur, on Saturday (ANI Photo).They said the chaos began shortly after 7.30 pm behind the van from which Vijay was speaking when dozens of supporters, who had climbed a tree to get a better view, fell onto the tightly packed crowd about 50 meters away. The sudden crash triggered a panic that rippled through the audience, crushing men, women, and children.Unaware of the scale of the unfolding disaster, Vijay left the stage soon after and travelled back to Chennai. Police sources said Vijay was briefed about the deaths when he stopped in Trichy en route to catch a flight. He did not address the media but spoke with local police and TVK functionaries about the incident.Story continues below this adThe state government announced a Rs 10 lakh compensation for each victim and authorised the transfer of patients to both government and private hospitals, including Apollo, to expedite care.According to sources who were at the spot as witnesses and on official duty, permission had been granted for 10,000 people, with 500 police deployed. However, around 30,000 gathered to see the actor.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Saturday visited families of victims killed in TVK chief Vijay’s rally and interacted with doctors on the treatment being provided to the people injured in the stampede at actor Vijay’s rally.He also paid floral tributes to the dead and spoke to the bereaved families.Story continues below this adLast night, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock over the incident. “The news from Karur is worrying,” he said. “I have contacted former Minister @V_Senthilbalaji, Health Minister @Subramanian_Ma and the District Collector to provide immediate support to the civilians who fainted due to the crowd and have been admitted to the hospital,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences, calling the incident “unfortunate”.“The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured,” said PM Modi.