Three TVK functionaries have been booked in connection with the Karur rally stampede that killed 38 people. EPS blames the DMK government, citing overcrowding and fallout from the incident.The Karur rally stampede tragedy that killed 38 people has taken a major turn, with police booking three Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the incident. The FIRs cite gross negligence in crowd management after more than 50,000 supporters gathered, despite permission being granted for only 10,000.AIADMK leader and former CM Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) has squarely blamed the ruling DMK government, accusing it of failing to enforce safety protocols and prevent overcrowding at TVK chief Vijay’s rally. The opposition is now demanding full accountability as the political blame game intensifies.The stampede, triggered by exhaustion, lack of water, and panic near the stage after a seven-hour delay in Vijay’s arrival, has already sparked calls for both a judicial commission probe and a possible CBI investigation.Stay tuned for exclusive ground reports, political reactions, and victim family voices as Tamil Nadu reels from one of its worst rally tragedies in recent years. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: September 28, 2025, 15:28 IST Go to Source
