A political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu’s Karur took a tragic turn after a stampede broke out that left at least 40 dead and several others injured. (Image: X)
Visuals shared online show a massive crowd gathered at night for a political rally. Thousands of people were seen packed tightly on both sides of the road, cheering and waving, while a large campaign vehicle made its way through the centre. (Image: X)
The crowd swelled and became uncontrollable, even as Vijay was addressing the gathering, leading to people fainting. The fainted people were shifted to hospitals in ambulances, and some of them are reportedly battling for their lives. (Image: X)
Vijay on Sunday announced that Rs 20 lakh would be given to the families of those who lost their lives at a stampede. (Image: X)
Mounds of shoes and chappals, crushed water bottles, torn party flags, pieces of clothes, broken poles, shreds of paper sprayed from party poppers and striking garbage of sorts, at the venue only reminded of the tragic incident. (Image: X)
Cases have been filed against TVK district secretary Mathiazhagan, TVK leaders Bussy Anand and CT Nirmal Kumar under several sections of the BNS. (Image: X)
