Actor-turned-politician Vijay is expected to meet families affected by a stampede during his October 17 rally in Karur, with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party requesting comprehensive security arrangements from police, according to sources involved in planning the visit.
Meeting Arrangements
The venue has not been finalized, but officials plan to gather all affected families at a common location rather than conducting door-to-door visits. Authorities cited concerns that individual home visits would cause chaos and uncontrollable crowds, making centralized meetings more manageable.
Police have confirmed they will provide security following TVK’s request for strict crowd control measures throughout the visit.
Comprehensive Security Plan
TVK has outlined an extensive security framework covering Vijay’s entire journey from Trichy Airport to the Karur meeting venue. The plan includes:
Airport Security:
- Zero-tolerance crowd control from arrival to departure
- Checkpoint-based crowd management
- Mobile patrol units
- Secured corridor with traffic diversions to minimize public interaction
- Armed police escorts at entry and exit points to prevent crowd gathering
- Coordination with airport authorities for swift, secure transit from aircraft to convoy
Venue Security:
- One-kilometer security cordon around the meeting location
- Access restricted exclusively to pre-approved victim family members
- Police-controlled and verified entry and exit procedures
- Strict zero-tolerance policy toward crowd presence
- Restricted media access during the meeting
Official Cooperation
TVK has pledged full cooperation with Tamil Nadu police and district administration to maintain security and order throughout the visit. The party’s detailed security requests reflect efforts to prevent any incidents while allowing Vijay to meet with affected families.
The planned meeting follows a stampede incident during Vijay’s rally, which resulted in casualties and injuries. The visit represents Vijay’s effort to personally connect with affected families while managing public safety concerns given his massive fan following and recent entry into politics.
The security measures underscore challenges faced by celebrity politicians in Tamil Nadu, where film stars command enormous public followings that can create crowd control difficulties during political events and public appearances.
