New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has directed the Tamil Nadu government to explain under what circumstances the stampede incident in Karur took place and also provide details about the relief and rescue measures undertaken following the tragedy.

At least 36 people lost their lives and around 58 were injured after a stampede broke out when a massive crowd gathered to hear actor-turned-politician Vijay speak at the TVK rally on Saturday.

Several of the injured, including three children who remain in the ICU, are being treated at the Karur Government Medical College Hospital, where the atmosphere has been described as “war-like” by local officials.

Senior ministers Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and Ma Subramanian were rushed to Karur to oversee support measures for victims’ families and coord

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