SRINAGAR : At least 31 people died and more than 50 were injured after collapsing during a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur on Saturday, hospital authorities confirmed, as per several media reports. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp
The gathering, part of Vijay’s ongoing State tour, drew unusually large crowds, with spectators reportedly packed tightly into the rally venue. According to eyewitnesses, several attendees began to faint as the event progressed, leading to panic and chaos in parts of the crowd.
Those affected were rushed to Karur Medical College Hospital and nearby private hospitals. Officials at the medical college reported that many of the casualties suffered from severe dehydration, heat exhaustio