CHENNAI: The toll in the Karur stampede that broke out during a rally organized by TVK leader and actor Vijay on Saturday has touched 40. The latest person died has been identified as Kavin of Karur. Kavin admitted in the hospital following injuries sustained in the stampede was discharged from the hospital today. After reaching home, he suffered chest pain and was admitted to a private hospital. His life could not be saved and his death was confirmed aa few minutes back. Nine children are among the dead. 111 people are under treatment and of that, the condition of two is stated to be serious.

Meantime, the police have registered a case against TVK leaders in the Karur tragedy. The case has been registered after imposing four charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder. So

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