Tragedy at Vijay’s Karur Rally: 39 Killed in Stampede, Reduction Introduced By CM

A tragic day unfolded in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Sunday when a stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally left 39 folks useless, together with 9 youngsters and 17 girls. Greater than 100 others have been injured within the surprising incident that has shaken the state.

The rally was organised by Vijay’s newly shaped get together, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and drew 1000’s of supporters. Witnesses mentioned the group grew to become troublesome to manage as Vijay addressed the gathering. Within the commotion, a number of folks fainted, and panic shortly escalated right into a stampede, with many trampled within the rush.

Hours later, Vijay shared an emotional assertion, expressing deep sorrow. “My coronary heart is shattered. I’m writhing in insufferable, indescribable ache and sorrow that phrases can’t specific. I lengthen my deepest condolences and sympathies to the households of my pricey brothers and sisters who misplaced their lives in Karur. I pray for the swift restoration of these receiving remedy within the hospital,” he mentioned.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin referred to as an emergency assembly quickly after the incident. He introduced compensation of 10 lakh Rs every for the households of the deceased and directed officers to offer quick medical consideration to the injured. Helplines — 7010806322 and 04324256306 — have been additionally shared for households searching for details about family members.

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin condemned the tragedy, stressing that lack of life just isn’t justified and referred to as for stricter security measures at public gatherings. In the meantime, safety has been tightened at Vijay’s Chennai residence following the incident, sources confirmed.

The stampede has forged a darkish shadow over Vijay’s political debut. What was meant to be a present of power for TVK has became a second of nationwide mourning, elevating pressing questions on crowd management and occasion security.

As Tamil Nadu grieves, leaders throughout political traces and members of the movie trade have prolonged their condolences. For now, the main target stays on aid, restoration, and accountability for a tragedy that has claimed dozens of harmless lives.