31 Dead, More than 50 injured in Stampede-like situation at TVK chief Vijay’s rally in TN’s Karur
TVK Chief and actor Vijay's election campaign in Tamil Nadu's Karur turned chaotic, resulting in a stampede-like situation that left 31 people dead.
Karur (Tamil Nadu): A massive crowd at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor Vijay’s election campaign in Tamil Nadu’s Karur turned chaotic on Saturday evening, resulting in a stampede-like situation that left 31 people dead and several injured, reported ANI.
Former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji arrived at Government Medical College and Hospital, Karur
He said, “Till now, 31 people have died in the stampede and 58 people have been admitted. After the stampede incident, the CM immediately enquired and ordered the district collector, SP, and me to rush to the hospital, advising us to call extra doctors and provide proper treatment…Tomorrow, the Chief Minister is going to come here himself. As of now, 46 persons are in private hospital, and 12 persons are admitted in a government hospital for treatment.”
According to initial reports, multiple attendees fainted during the incident, and some were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Sources suggest that the overcrowding at the venue triggered the panic and subsequent stampede.
Following the Chief Minister M K Stalin’s directive, DMK district secretary and former minister Senthil Balaji immediately headed to the hospital to oversee relief measures. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian is also en route to the hospital, where the injured are being treated.
In a post on X, CM Stalin stated, “I have contacted former Minister @V_Senthilbalaji, Honourable Minister @Subramanian_Ma and the District Collector to provide immediate treatment to the public who have fainted and been admitted to the hospital due to the crowding.”
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the number of injured or the extent of damage, and further details are awaited as the situation develops.
(With inputs from ANI)
