India, Oct. 7 -- The Karur stampede exposes India's chronic failure in crowd management and public safety. As the nation heads into a season of rallies and festivals, the tragedy must serve as a catalyst for systemic reform, accountability and preventive planning

We had not yet forgotten the calamitous stampedes in Bengaluru and during the Puri Jagannath Yatra in June 2025, when yet another human-induced disaster struck - this time in Karur, Tamil Nadu. On 27 September 2025, a massive stampede at the Lighthouse Roundana (Uzhavar Sandhai Grounds) claimed over 35 lives, including many women and children, and left scores injured. The incident unfolded as actor-politician Mr Vijay addressed a swelling crowd during his party's outreach progra...