Tragic Stampede at Vijay's Rally in Tamil Nadu Claims Lives
A tragic stampede occurred during a rally led by actor and politician Vijay in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 individuals, including children, as reported by local health officials.
The chaos unfolded in the Veluchamy Puram area, where Vijay, who heads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party, was set to speak to his supporters.
A massive crowd, comprising thousands of attendees, including women and children, gathered for the event. The situation escalated during Vijay's speech, leading to several attendees fainting.
The rally was interrupted multiple times as ambulances were called to assist those who collapsed.
In response to the stampede, police employed lathi charges to manage the crowd, as per reports.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his concern on social media, stating he had instructed Health Minister Ma Subramanian, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh, and senior police officials to head to the scene.
Stalin described the news from Karur as alarming and emphasized the need for immediate medical assistance, urging the public to cooperate with healthcare professionals and law enforcement.
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