Actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), saw a major development as its district secretary, Mathiyazhagan, was arrested on Sunday in connection with the Karur stampede, according to several media reports.

The arrest comes amid the ongoing probe into the tragic incident, which killed 41 people and injured 60. As per a report by NDTV, Mathiyazhagan was arrested on charges of murder, culpable homicide, and endangering public safety.

What Happened?

Based on a report by India Today, the district secretary has been named the prime accused in the FIR registered after the incident. The probe was launched after a TVK rally took a turn for the worse due to a massive crowd surge. The overcrowding led to a stampede, which killed over 40 people, including women and children.

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