South India State News

Close aide named in police case as Karur rally stampede kills 39

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A police case has been filed against senior leaders of Vijay’s party after a stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, left 39 dead and over 50 injured. The case lists N Anand (also known as Bussy Anand), TVK’s general secretary and a close associate of Vijay, among the accused. Also named are CT […]

South India State News

Modi, Shah, Rajnath Condole Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences following the Karur rally stampede in Tamil Nadu that claimed 31 lives and injured several others. The tragedy occurred during a political event by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party on Saturday. Reports say six children were among those who […]

South India State News

MK Stalin to Reach Karur After Midnight

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

At least 36 people lost their lives and around 40 were injured in a stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, held by actor-turned-politician Vijay. Among the dead were reported eight children and 16 women. The crush happened around 7:45 pm at Velusamypuram on the Karur–Erode highway. What Led to the Chaos Eyewitnesses […]

South India State News

Vijay’s Karur Rally Turns Deadly in Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

On Saturday evening in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, a political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay ended in tragedy when a sudden crowd surge caused a stampede-like crush, leaving at least 36 people dead and about 40 injured, state officials confirmed. Victims and Injuries Reported According to Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian, among the dead […]

North India State News

Six Killed in Haridwar Temple Stampede

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

A tragic stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on July 27 claimed the lives of six devotees and left more than 30 others injured. The incident took place early in the morning during the Shravan month pilgrimage, when a large crowd had gathered to offer prayers. Panic Triggered by False Alarm According to […]

Cricket Sports

RCB Blamed for Deadly Bengaluru Crowd Tragedy by Karnataka Government

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

The Karnataka government has held the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its event partner responsible for the stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people and left over 50 injured. In a status report submitted to the High Court, the state said that the June 4 victory parade was organised without police permission and […]

National

Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Results in Multiple Fatalities and Injuries

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

In the early hours of January 29, 2025, a tragic stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, leading to multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident took place around 1 a.m. local time as tens of millions of devotees gathered for a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, […]