Chennai: Nearly three weeks after the tragic stampede in Karur that claimed 41 lives, financial assistance of ₹20 lakh each—announced by the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician Vijay—has been credited to the bank accounts of 39 bereaved families. The incident occurred on September 27 during a TVK event in Karur, where Vijay was.