At Least 31 Dead in Stampede During Actor Vijay’s Road Show in Karur, Tamil Nadu
At least 31 people died in a stampede during actor Vijay’s road show in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Authorities are providing medical assistance to the injured, and PM Modi expressed condolences.
Crowds gather during actor Vijay’s road show in Karur, Tamil Nadu, where a tragic stampede left 31 dead and many injured.
From the tragic incident at Karur, 31 persons have been reported killed in a stampede during a grand roadshow organized by the actor-turned-politician Vijay. The rally that Vijay had organized, the founder of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, saw huge crowds all trying to catch a glimpse of their star and went on for over three hours. Everywhere was a run by people of all age groups, which triggered this stampede.
State Health Minister affirmed that doctors from nearby districts have been called in to assist the hospitals at Karur and treat the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to express condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has ordered a probe into the stampede, and the authorities request cooperation from the public toward emergency services in this hour of sorrow.
