At least 36 people, including eight children, died and over 40 people suffered injuries after a stampede-like situation unfolded at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday (Septmber 27) evening. The toll was confirmed by State Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

Several fainted during the incident, ambulances were called, and the police's help was sought as tragedy hit the rally where people had gathered in hundreds.

Permissions had been granted for around 30,000 participants. However, local reports suggested nearly 60,000 people gathered for the rally, many traveling on foot, tractors, and buses, the HT report claimed.

At the overcrowded Karur rally, Vijay offered water bottles to cadres. "Police please help," said the TVK chi

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