At least 39 people lost their lives in a tragic stampede during actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK party rally in Karur on Saturday, as thousands gathered in sweltering heat to catch a glimpse of the Tamil star.

Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkataraman, addressing the media on Sunday morning, highlighted a series of critical lapses that led to the disaster.

What Went Wrong?

Early Arrival of Crowd: The official permit for the event was from 3 pm to 10 pm. However, TVK’s official Twitter handle announced Vijay would arrive at 12 noon, prompting crowds to gather from 11 am onwards.

Delayed arrival: Contrary to the announced time, Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm, after nearly eight hours of waiting.

Lack of basic amenities: The crowd, gathered under the scorching sun, had insufficient access to food a

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