Karur stampede: First accused Mathiyazhagan, another TVK functionary sent to 15-day judicial custody

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V.P. Mathiyazhagan (left) and M.C. Pounraj (right) being escorted outside Karur Town police station on September 30, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan and central town secretary M.C. Pounraj, arrested on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) in connection with a stampede at party president Vijay’s rally that claimed 41 lives, were remanded in judicial custody for 15 days by the Karur Judicial Magistrate Court.

Mr. Mathiyazhagan, the first accused in the case, was picked up by the police on Monday (September 29). Mr. Pounraj had allegedly sheltered Mr. Mathiyazhagan at his residence in Gujiliamparai.

Police sources said Mr. Pounraj has also been named as an accused in the primary case registered by the Karur Town police.

Both Mr. Mathiyazhagan and Mr. Pounraj were produced before a court in Karur on Tuesday.

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