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Man, 37, Dies Of Heart Attack At TVK Chief Vijay’s Salem Rally

Another incident has been reported at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu. A man reportedly died of a heart attack while attending Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s event in Salem on Friday, ANI reported. As per reports, the attendee had undergone angioplasty last year. The death comes months after a stampede-like situation during Vijay’s Karur rally allegedly claimed nearly 40 lives.

“A 37-year-old man from Maharashtra died after reportedly suffering a heart attack during a political meeting held in Salem today,” Salem Police told news agency ANI. 

The police added, “The deceased has been identified as Suraj (37), a native of Maharashtra. He had been residing in the Sevvaipettai area of Salem, where he was engaged in silver-related labour work. He was married and is survived by his wife and a child.”

“According to sources, he had attended the TVK public meeting organised for party administrators as a spectator. During the event, he suddenly collapsed. He was rushed for medical assistance, but was declared dead, reportedly due to a heart attack. Police are conducting further inquiries into the incident.”

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