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Karur (Tamil Nadu) [भारत]July 10 (ANI): Relatives of those who lost their lives in the 2025 Karur stampede on Friday expressed gratitude to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after receiving government job appointment letters. He said the appointment has given them hope, economic security and the strength to rebuild their lives after the tragedy that killed more than forty people.

The Chief Minister today handed over appointment letters for government jobs to 32 members of the families of the 41 people killed in the stampede. The stampede took place during a TVK rally in September 2025.

The victims expressed gratitude to CM Vijay

Nivethika, one of the beneficiaries, whose husband died in the stampede, said the Chief Minister shared the grief of the affected families and assured them of support. He said that a government job would help him in raising his two children. Speaking to ANI, Nivethika said, "Anna Vijay was very emotional after seeing our grief. He shared our pain and consoled us. I have been given the post of Junior Assistant. My husband has passed away, and I have two children. This job will be a great support for their future and our livelihood. Anna Vijay will also take care of the court case. I am really happy and grateful to have got this job. It gives me hope and confidence to move forward with my children's future." Get it.”

Another beneficiary, Dhanalakshmi, who lost her 17-year-old son in the stampede, said she has been offered a job in the Superintendent of Police (SP) office. He described it as a source of hope and security after his personal loss. Dhanalakshmi said, "When Anna Vijay saw us in the front row, he became very emotional. He was very moved to see all of us crying, and he also became emotional. I have been given a job in the Superintendent of Police (SP) office. My 17-year-old son passed away. This job will be a great support for my livelihood as both my parents have also passed away. I am grateful for this opportunity, as it gives me hope and security for the future."

Sangvi, who lost her husband in the incident, said the appointment will provide much-needed support as she is still trying to recover from her loss. Sangvi said, "My husband has passed away. I have now been given a job in a school. I am still mourning the loss of my husband. This job will be a great support to me in these difficult times."

Another beneficiary, Guna Sekaran, who lost his mother in the stampede, said the appointment to the town panchayat department has given him solace, even though he lives with the memories of the day he was isolated in the crowd. Guna Sekaran said, "My mother passed away. Today CM Vijay handed me my appointment letter, and I have been given a job in the Town Panchayat Department. Today the Chief Minister spoke to us with great compassion and expressed his deepest condolences. Having this job feels as if my mother is still with me. It gives me solace and strength, and I am sure it will be a great support in my life."

Sekaran further said, "At the time of the incident, I was with my mother. We got separated as the crowd was too big, and I could not save her. This thought will always stay with me. This job gives me some solace and helps me move forward."

CBI is investigating the case

The Karur stampede took place on September 27, 2025, during a rally of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay, in which 41 people were killed and several others were injured. In October 2025, the Supreme Court had transferred the investigation from the state-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), emphasizing the need for an independent and impartial investigation. (ANI)