Daijiworld Media Network - Karur
Karur, Sep 27: A massive tragedy unfolded at a campaign rally led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay, where 31 people — including women and children — are feared dead following a stampede triggered by severe overcrowding. The incident occurred on Saturday in Karur, Tamil Nadu, bringing the political gathering to a tragic halt and casting a long shadow over Vijay’s rising political movement.
What was expected to be a high-energy political address quickly turned into chaos as the crowd swelled beyond control. Though organisers had received permission for an expected 10,000 attendees, officials now estimate that nearly 50,000 people packed into the 1.2 lakh square foot venue, creating dangerous conditions that led to m