At least 31 people lost their lives following a crowd collapse during a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, hospital authorities reported.
The deceased include six children, nine men, and 16 women. A large crowd had gathered for the event, which is part of Vijay’s ongoing tour across the state.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed his concern regarding the situation in Karur. In a post on X, he stated that he had instructed former Minister V. Senthilbalaji, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, and the District Collector to ensure that immediate care is provided to those affected by the stampede.
“I have also ordered the Minister from Tiruchi, Anbil Mahesh, to extend help on a war footing,” CM Stalin added in his tweet.
Stalin mentioned that he had also conversed with the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) to implement measures to restore normalcy promptly. Additionally, he appealed to the public and medical professionals to lend their support during this crisis.
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