Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin criticized the police for failing to alert him about the surging crowd at his rally in Karur, which led to a stampede on September 27 that claimed 41 lives.

During his first visit to the site since the incident, he accused authorities of not taking preventive measures despite being granted permission for only 10,000 attendees.The Supreme Court had earlier ordered an inquiry into the event, citing discrepancies in crowd management.Stalin emphasized the police's responsibility in monitoring public gatherings and questioned their adherence to protocol.

His party plans to erect a memorial for the victims, while the Madras High Court approved temporary government jobs for the families of deceased, subject to judicial review.The court also mandated guidelines for compassionate appointments to ensure fairness.This incident highlights systemic failures in crowd control and accountability mechanisms during large public events.